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Conversional bariatric surgery seems to be increasing in incidence in adults under 40
In a large retrospective study using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) database, conversional bariatric surgery seems to be increasing in incidence in adults under 40, with notable differences in baseline characteristics of patients undergoing different conversional procedures as well as the reasons for conversion. The study, carried out by researchers from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to under
TORe is safe and effective treatment for patients with medically refractory dumping syndrome
Transoral outlet reduction (TORe), a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that reduces the size of the gastrojejunal anastomosis (GJA)...
RYGB is effective in men with individualised follow-up protocols
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is effective in men with obesity, demonstrating substantial excess weight loss and significant long-term...
Ring-augmented Roux-en-Y gastric bypass superior to standard RYGB
Three-year outcomes from a randomised control trial have revealed that ring-augmented Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (rRYGB) is superior to...
Rerouted bile acid reduces tumour spread in colorectal cancer mouse model
Bile acid diversion in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) reduces colorectal tumour growth and metastasis independent of weight loss,...
RYGB and SG lower health care costs for T2DM patients
In patients with type 2 diabetes, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss may be effective for reducing long-term...
Bariatric surgery induces changes in taste perception, desire and enjoyment of flavours
The majority of participants experience changes in taste perception, desire, and enjoyment of flavours after undergoing sleeve...
Post-RYGB dumping syndrome and post-bariatric hypoglycaemia more prevalent than LSG
Symptoms of dumping syndrome and post-bariatric hypoglycaemia (PBH) appears to be more prevalent after RYGB, compared to LSG, whilst...
RYGB with BPL length ≥100cm results in better outcomes
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with a biliopancreatic limb (BPL) length ≥100cm resulted in higher odds of achieving ≥ 25% total weight...
Intake reduction and pre-surgery body weight explain efficacy of bariatric surgery
Pre-surgery weight plays a role in how much weight loss occurs after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, according to the findings of a...
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