Tag: Weight Loss Surgery and Bariatric
Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Underutilized in the U.S.
Cohort of pediatric patients undergoing bariatric procedures was mainly female, White, and privately insured
Joint Statement Issued for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
MBS recommended for individuals with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, irrespective of presence, absence, or severity of comorbidities
Teen Patients Have Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
Significant reductions in weight and comorbidities are seen 10+ years after surgery
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for New-Onset Epilepsy
Long-term risk for epilepsy increased for patients receiving bariatric surgery compared with patients with obesity not receiving the surgery
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lasting, Clinically Important Improvements in Pain
Despite decreases in initial improvements, benefits seen at seven years postsurgery
Metabolic Surgery Beats Medical, Lifestyle Interventions for T2D Remission
Additional benefits from surgery seen for diabetes-related comorbidities and weight loss
Both Bariatric Surgery Methods Yield Similar 10-Year Results
No significant differences seen for remission of type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, or prevalence of Barrett esophagus
More Physical Activity Reported by Those Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
But only 23.1 percent of respondents who underwent surgery reported meeting physical activity guidelines
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Obesity-Related Cancer Incidence
Findings seen in large study of obese adults with and without surgery, followed for 10 years
Weight Loss Surgery Effective Regardless of Age of Teens
Patient age should not be a barrier to weight loss surgery
