This study aims to review the obesity literature in order to assess the impact of bariatric
surgery on quality of life and the between‐study variation by examining the standardized …

Introduction We sought to determine the rate of revision and explant of the laparoscopic
adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) over a ten-year period in the state of New York. Methods …

Background A primary measure of the success of a procedure is the whether or not
additional surgery may be necessary. Multi-institutional studies regarding the need for …

Health state utilities (HSUs) are health economic metrics that capture and assess health‐
related quality of life (HRQoL). They are essential in health‐economic evaluations when …

Bariatric surgery is considered an effective treatment for individuals with severe and
complex obesity. Besides reducing weight and improving obesity related comorbidities such …

Background A sub-study of the Ontario Bariatric Registry was conducted to evaluate the
impact of bariatric surgery on mobility, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), healthcare …

Background Psychosocial health status is an important and dynamic outcome for
bariatric/metabolic surgery patients, as acknowledged in recent international standardised …

Background. Studies conducted in Poland have found that 1%(~ 300,000) of Polish adults
are obese. The degree of weight loss and reduction of discomfort associated with severe …

Importance Adjustable gastric bands are widely used because of low postoperative
morbidity, but their long-term results are poor, often leading to revisional surgery. Objective …

Introduction A recent meta-analysis provided proof of efficacy for mobile technology to
increase physical activity or weight loss in the short term. Videoconferencing may also be …