Tag: Weight Loss Surgery and Bariatric
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer
Nutritional Deficiencies ID’d in Teens After Bariatric Surgery
Gastric bypass tied to greater nutritional disruption than vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Cancer Risk Halved With Bariatric Surgery-Linked Weight Loss
Hazard ratio 0.44 for incident cancer with loss of at least 20 to 35 versus <20 percent of total body weight
Tx Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy versus bariatric surgery for T2DM
Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients May Lower Cancer Risk
Among genetically predisposed, breast cancer rate higher in those who did not opt for bariatric surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy Benefits Patients With BMI <35 kg/m²
Lower BMI group had higher psychological well-being scores, body image scores, satisfaction rates
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, risk for skin cancer and melanoma significantly reduced with bariatric surgery
AAP: Greater Access to Bariatric, Metabolic Surgery Urged for Youth
Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe for youth with severe obesity; barriers to surgery should be reduced
Gastric Bypass Linked to Lower Risk for Major Birth Defects
Major birth defects recorded in 3.4 percent of infants born to mothers with gastric bypass surgery
Enhanced Recovery Program Aids Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
Extended hospital stays after surgery reduced by almost half with no adverse effects
