Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment for morbid obesity and its
associated metabolic complications. To ensure long-term postoperative success, patients …

Impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is common in bariatric surgery candidates
and is often one of the motivating factors for seeking bariatric surgery. Although many …

Background Lifelong medical follow-up is mandatory after bariatric surgery. The aim of this
study was to assess the 5-year follow-up after bariatric surgery in a nationwide cohort of …

Introduction Bariatric weight loss surgery is one of the most effective treatments for severe
obesity. Research shows that the availability of healthcare services pre and post bariatric …

Background Prior evidence indicates that predictors of weight loss outcomes after gastric
bypass surgery fall within 5 domains: 1) presurgical factors, 2) postsurgical psychosocial …

While adherence to long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery is a mandate for center of
excellence certification, the effect of attrition on weight loss is not well understood. The aim …

Background There are minimal long-term data on biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) with or
without duodenal switch (BPD/DS). Objectives To investigate the long-term weight loss, co …

Abstract Purpose of Review Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe and
complex obesity; however, the risk of developing nutrient deficiencies varies based upon the …

Abstract Background Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) has been the “gold
standard” for weight loss surgery. Long-term data are limited, and reporting methods for …

Benefits of bariatric surgery for obesity related comorbidities are well established. However,
in the longer term, patients can become vulnerable to procedure specific problems …