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bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgeries compared

November 13, 2014

According to a study in JAMA Surgery, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass results in much greater weight loss and fewer reoperations compared to laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, but is…

Bariatric surgery does not reduce mortality in men

June 11, 2011

A study in JAMA reports that bariatric surgery did not decrease mortality in patients with a mean age of 49.5 years who were followed for a mean of…

Bariatric surgery safe option for pediatric population

March 5, 2015

Bariatric surgery doesn’t stunt the growth of obese children and adolescents when applied within a clinical pathway and is a safe option for those unable to loss weight…

Bariatric surgical center accreditation improves survival

September 4, 2014

A decade of analysis shows that bariatric surgical center accreditation is linked to lower mortality and fewer postoperative complications, according to a study in the Journal of the…

Nurse-led case management of bariatric-surgery patients shows promise

December 14, 2023

Nurse-led case management for bariatric surgery patients offered better outcomes compared to usual care, a literature review indicates. A review of 10 studies found that a multidisciplinary approach…

Positive results after bariatric surgery in adolescents

November 12, 2015

Three years after undergoing bariatric surgery, adolescents experienced major improvements in their weight, metabolic health, and quality of life, according to a study in The New England Journal…