Tag: Weight Loss Surgery and Bariatric

Risk for AUD hospitalization higher compared with sleeve gastrectomy and weight management programs

Nearly half have alcohol use disorder, symptoms of alcohol-related harm, or alcohol-related problems at eight years after surgery

Minimal difference observed in total costs and effectiveness after one year of follow-up

However, no association seen between racial/ethnic group and patient satisfaction

FMT from lean donor does not reduce body weight, improve results of bariatric surgery at six months or one year

Sleeve gastrectomy tied to lower health care utilization, but five-year death, complications, reoperation, revision similar to gastric bypass

Findings seen versus nonsurgical care among individuals with severe obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Cohort of pediatric patients undergoing bariatric procedures was mainly female, White, and privately insured

MBS recommended for individuals with BMI ≥35 kg/m², irrespective of presence, absence, or severity of comorbidities

Significant reductions in weight and comorbidities are seen 10+ years after surgery