UEG: Pancreatic CA Down With Bariatric Sx for Obese With DM
For patients with diabetes mellitus and obesity, bariatric surgery (BS) is associated with a reduced prevalence of pancreatic cancer compared with no BS.
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Preop Iron Therapy Helps Long-Term Outcomes After Colorectal Cancer Surgery
This study analyzed the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery who received either oral or intravenous iron replacement therapy.
Metabolic Surgery May Cut Risk for Cardiovascular Events, Death
Findings seen for patients with HTN and morbid obesity compared with matched controls with HTN
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Need for Antihypertensive Medications at 3 Years
Patients who undergo RYGB are less likely to need antihypertensive medications at 3 years compared with those who manage their blood pressure with medical therapy alone.
XaraColl Implant Approved for Postop Pain Following Hernia Repair
The approval was based on data from 2 placebo-controlled phase 3 studies that evaluated the efficacy and safety of XaraColl for postoperative pain in 610 adults scheduled for open inguinal hernia surgery.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Linked to High Prevalence of Barrett Esophagus
Patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy sometimes develop gastroesophageal reflux disease, a major risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus; therefore, researchers investigated whether patients with SG have a high rate of BE.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Need for Antihypertensive Medications at 3 Years
Patients who undergo RYGB are less likely to need antihypertensive medications at 3 years compared with those who manage their blood pressure with medical therapy alone.
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predictive of Outcomes Following Colorectal Cancer Surgery
A retrospective study sought to determine the accuracy of the GNRI in predicting postoperative complications and overall survival in elderly patients with colorectal cancer.
Health, Economic Factors Tied to Outcomes of Emergency Surgery
Increased levels of comorbidity and socioeconomic deprivation are associated with mortality, discharge destination, and length of hospital stay following admission for emergency general surgery.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduction in Mortality Rate
Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduction in mortality, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is effective for blood pressure control in patients with hypertension and obesity.
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