Bariatric Surgery
Conference Coverage
Roux-en-Y bests sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss
ORLANDO – Sleeve gastrectomy is gaining in popularity, but Roux-en-Y beats it for long-term weight loss.
Conference Coverage
Nomogram may direct diabetes patients to best operation
PHILADELPHIA – A nomogram has been developed that assigns an Individualized Metabolic Surgery score to individuals with type 2 diabetes to help...
Conference Coverage
How bariatric surgery improves knee osteoarthritis
LAS VEGAS – The mechanism probably isn’t what you think.
Conference Coverage
Endoscopic weight loss surgery cuts costs, side effects
Obese patients who underwent endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty had significantly fewer complications and shorter hospital stays than did those who...
Conference Coverage
Series supports viability of ambulatory laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy can be a safe outpatient procedure – with strict adherence to enhanced recovery pathways and fast-track protocols...
From the Journals
Study underscores antipsoriatic effect of gastric bypass surgery
Psoriasis improvement may be based on postoperative hormonal changes plus weight loss.
Conference Coverage
Liver disease likely to become increasing indication for bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery is effective for treatment of fatty liver disease, showing a 90% improvement in steatosis.
From the Journals
Open-capsule PPIs linked to faster ulcer healing after Roux-en-Y
Intact capsules don’t break down fast enough to help.
From the Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Best practice advice on EBT use released
New best practice guidance has been issued for use of endoscopic bariatric treatments.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA confirms complications from intragastric balloons
Intragastric balloons can overinflate after implantation and possibly induce acute pancreatitis.
Conference Coverage
Study finds Roux-en-Y safe, effective for older patients
LAS VEGAS – A study looked at survival impact of bariatric surgery on older patients.