This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluates metabolic and anthropometric
outcomes of duodenal–jejunal bypass liners (DJBLs) compared to optimal medical …

Introduction With expansion of bariatric surgery indications to include Asian patients with
diabetes and body mass index (BMI)≥ 27.5, or BMI≥ 32.5, it is important to characterize …

Background Even though observational studies have suggested that poor preoperative
diabetes control increases risk after major abdominal surgery, it is unclear whether this effect …

Background Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a highly effective endo bariatric
procedure. Data on outcomes of ESG in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) compared to …

Introduction In cardiac and orthopedic surgery, elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
is a modifiable risk factor for postoperative complications. However, in bariatric surgery …

ABSTRACT Introduction Pre-operative hemoglobin (Hb) A1c levels≥ 8% can lead to
increased post-operative complications. In bariatric surgery patients, attaining a pre …

Background Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the preferred treatment for refractory
trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and hemifacial spasm (HFS). MVD provides long-lasting results for …

Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is highly prevalent comorbidity in patients with
morbid obesity. It is still unclear whether a cutoff value of preoperative A1c represents an …

Abstract Background Elevated Hb A1C is a modifiable risk factor for postoperative
complications. However, in bariatric surgery, as published by our group and others, elevated …

Bariatric and metabolic surgery is becoming more common worldwide as a treatment for
severe and complex obesity. Specific physiological and pathological factors may affect the …