Introduction: Bariatric surgery is the most effective method of weight reduction among
patients suffering from morbid obesity. Reduction of body weight before surgery is an …

Bariatric surgery (BS) is today the most effective therapy for inducing long-term weight loss
and for reducing comorbidity burden and mortality in patients with severe obesity. On the …

Previous studies investigated low-calorie diets (LCD), very-low-calorie diets (VLCD), and
very-low-calorie ketogenic diets (VLCKD) in relation to weight loss and outcomes for …

Preoperative weight loss before a bariatric surgery reduces long-term complications, but
there is no solid evidence for short-term or perioperative complications. This review …

Bariatric surgery has been shown to be the most effective and durable solution for the
treatment and control of morbid obesity [1, 2]. However, there is evidence that it is more …

Background and Aims: Prior to bariatric surgery, a preoperative weight-reducing regimen is
usually adhered to in most centers. The clinical effects of such a regimen are yet to be …

This systematic review investigated the effects of weight‐loss diets before elective surgery
on preoperative weight loss and postoperative outcomes in people with obesity. Electronic …

Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective method for achieving long-term weight loss
and reducing the risk of comorbidities and mortality in individuals with severe obesity. The …

Background Obesity affects 32% of adults in the USA. Surgery generates substantial weight
loss, but 20–30% fails to achieve successful weight loss. Our objective was to identify …

A preoperative weight loss of 8% is a prerequisite to undergo bariatric surgery (BS) in
Denmark. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of a 7-or an 11-week low …