Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy a ...
Background The effects of medical and surgical treatments for obesity on glucose metabolism and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) levels independent o ...
Glycosaminoglycans of Abdominal ...
Background The number of post-bariatric patients had a significant increase over the last years, and a better understanding of the consequences of m ...
The Four Different Types of Int ...
Background Four different types of internal hernias (IH) are known to occur after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) performed for morbi ...
Observations Regarding ‘Quality ...
Background Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are coexisting first-choice restrictive ...
Early Improvement in Glycemic C ...
Background The surgical treatment of obesity ameliorates metabolic abnormalities in patients with type 2 diabetes. The objective of this study was t ...
Adiponectin Downregulates Hyper ...
Background The resolution of type 2 diabetes mellitus is an additional outcome of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. The general objective was ...
Gastric Emptying of Orally Admi ...
Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) provides weight loss in obese individuals and is associated with improved glucose homeosta ...
Revisional Surgery for Failed V ...
Vertical-banded gastroplasty (VBG) was once a common bariatric procedure. It has fallen out of favor due to the emergence of the adjustable gastric ...
Diabetes Remission and Insulin ...
Background Most morbidly obese patients who undergo gastric bypass experience rapid remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) but the response in ...
Relative Outcome Measures for B ...
Background Bariatric results expressed in the relative measure excess weight loss (%EWL) vary significantly by initial body mass index (BMI): the he ...
Weight Loss and Changes in Sali ...
Background Weight loss is associated with increased levels of adiponectin with a greater increase observed following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) ...
Hepatic Expression of Adiponect ...
Background The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obesity is very high. The role of adiponectin receptors in NAFLD progressi ...
The Effects of Biliopancreatic ...
Background Beneficial effects of BPD on T2DM in BMI >35 kg/m2 patients are far better than those in patients with BMI 25–35. This study was aimed at ...
Is Intestinal Gluconeogenesis a ...
Background In 2008, Troy et al. hypothesised that under fasting conditions, intestinal gluconeogenesis generates glucose levels in the portal vein w ...
Influence of Reoperations on Lo ...
Quality of life improves after bariatric surgery. However, long-term results and the influence of reoperations are not well known. A prospective qua ...
Impact of SustainedWeight Loss ...
Background Appetite-regulating hormones seem to play an important role in weight loss after bariatric surgery. Less is known regarding long-term wei ...
Anemia During Pregnancy after S ...
Background Bariatric surgery before pregnancy may help prevent obesity-related gestational complications. However, maternal malnutrition is not with ...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ...
Background The link between diabetes mellitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is controversial. We assessed the relationship between glyc ...
Copper and Zinc Serum Levels af ...
Background There are limited data on the prevalence of copper and zinc deficiency in the long term after bariatric surgery. Methods We analysed cop ...
Roux-en-Y Reconstruction at Gre ...
Delayed gastric emptying after distal gastrectomy and reconstruction of alimentary tract with a gastroenteric anastomosis can significantly influenc ...
Impact of Laparoscopic Sleeve G ...
Gastric bypass (GBP) has proved its efficacy 30 years ago in the management of diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for severe obese patients. More recently, in ...
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy ...
Background Bariatric surgery has shown to be safe for patients over 60 years with good results especially considering resolving of comorbidities. Sl ...
Change in Predicted 10-Year Car ...
Background The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is higher in obese than in non-obese individuals. Surgery for obesity is effective in reduc ...
Improvement in Quality of Life ...
Few studies have investigated changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in surgical patients who have undergone a laparoscopic sleeve gastre ...
Trace Element Status and Inflam ...
Background Knowledge about the practical consequences of the nutritional status of Fe, Zn, and Cu and inflammation in obesity is limited. The object ...