Investigators assessed the efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid in preventing symptomatic gallstone disease among patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Investigators assessed the effects of Medicaid expansion on volume and rates of bariatric surgery among patients aged 26 to 64 years.
Investigators reviewed the effects of the Elipse intragastric balloon on weight loss, waist circumference, metabolic profile, tolerability, and adverse events.
Individuals with obesity who have undergone weight loss surgery have a reduced risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes.
Investigators assessed long-term outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy vs gastric bypass in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Investigators tested the safety and efficacy of the osculating circles gastroplasty technique for use during bariatric surgeries.
In 77 percent of patients, the enhanced liver fibrosis score category remained stable; however, at one year, 18 percent experienced worsening of fibrosis, with no substantial difference between the groups.
Investigators compared 4-year health care expenditures between Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
Obesity is caused by an imbalance of calories consumed vs calories expended, but researchers say there are additional risk factors at work as well.
Hypothyroidism is common in patients with obesity, but there are no clear data regarding whether patients who are taking levothyroxine should have their dosing regimen adjusted following weight loss after undergoing bariatric surgery.
