Major updates to 1991 National Institutes of Health guidelines for bariatric surgery Metabolic
and bariatric surgery (MBS) is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI)> …

Background The most appropriate procedure for the treatment of super obesity (BMI> 50
kg/m 2) is unknown. We aimed to evaluate the safety, long-term (> 5 years) weight loss, and …

Abstract The 2022 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) updated …

Introduction The data comparing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and one-
anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) in patients with BMI≥ 60 kg/m2 is scarce. Methods …

Background Bariatric surgery in patients with BMI over 50 kg/m2 is a challenging task. The
aim of this study was to address main issues regarding perioperative management of these …

Background Insufficient weight loss is common in super-obese patients (body mass index>
50) after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Duodenal switch (DS) is more effective; …

Background Bariatric surgery in super-super-obese (SSO) patients remains a continuous
challenge due to intraabdominal fat masses, higher liver volume and existing comorbidities …

Objective To evaluate predictive values of body composition parameters measured from
preoperative CT/MRIs for postoperative complications after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy …

Obesity is a prevalent chronic disease. The management of extreme obesity–ie, body mass
index (BMI)≥ 50 kg/m2 or obesity class IV and V–is still far from ideal. Individuals with …

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in patients with body mass index (BMI)≥ 50 kg/m2 is a
challenging procedure and BMI≥ 50 kg/m2 has been identified as independent risk factor …