Bariatric Surgery
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Staple line reinforcement linked to increased leak risk in bariatric surgery
Staple line reinforcement in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was associated with increased leak rates.
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VIDEO: Pre–gastric bypass antibiotics alter gut microbiome
WASHINGTON – Antibiotics given in advance of gastric bypass surgery preferentially alter the microbiome, nudging it toward a more “lean”...
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Patient-reported outcomes tied to long-term outcomes in bariatric surgery
A large study of patients who had bariatric surgery showed that patient-reported outcomes were correlated with long-term weight loss but not with...
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Endobariatrics: Coming to a clinic near you
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Bariatric surgery good deal for diabetes, but…
Key clinical point: Bariatric or metabolic surgery is a cost-effective treatment for type 2 diabetes. Major finding: Cost-effectiveness ratios of...