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Questioning Conclusions Of Lap-Band Study
A new study conducted by researchers in Europe calls into question the long-term effectiveness of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). According to the study, nearly 1 out of 3 patients experienced band erosion and nearly half of the patients required removal of their bands. The study also reported that the majority of the patients were [...]
Read the full article →Volume Trumps Center of Excellence Designation For Bariatric Surgery Safety
The results from a study led by the University of Michigan Health System revealed some shocking information about the safety of bariatric surgery and the quality of hospitals that perform the weight loss procedures. The good news was the overall low rate of serious complications and general safety of bariatric surgery. What was surprising, however, [...]
Read the full article →Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Disparities Among US Hospitals
The number of bariatric surgeries performed every year continues to rise, as more and more Americans decide they are willing to undergo drastic measures to control obesity and improve health. Based on the popularity of bariatric surgery, it is apparent that many individuals are willing to accept the potential risks in order to gain the [...]
Read the full article →Study Reveals Complications and Benefits of Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Revisional bariatric surgery is risky but potentially beneficial for most patients, according to a recent study published in the February issue of JAMA’s Archives of Surgery. Researchers found that although complications are likely to occur, most patients ended up with overall positive outcomes after revisional bariatric surgery. The purpose of the study was to evaluate [...]
Read the full article →Study Shows Missing Genes Cause Severe Obesity
According to research recently published in Nature, a small but significant proportion of severely obese people are missing a part of genetic code. The researchers say that the missing genes can greatly impact a person’s weight and significantly increase their risk of developing obesity. While it was previously known that genetic variations contribute to about [...]
Read the full article →Results and Complications 10 Years After Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is one of the most frequently performed types of weight loss surgery. This surgical treatment for obesity, which involves implanting a medical device to control eating, has been gaining in popularity ever since it became available, largely due to its apparent safety and simplicity compared to the gastric bypass procedures. [...]
Read the full article →Gastric Sleeve Proving Safe, Effective, & Popular
When the results of a new bariatric procedure are good enough to impress some of the top bariatric surgeons in the country, it is good news for bariatric patients. Up until recently, there were basically only two types of weight loss surgery to consider, gastric bypass surgery and the gastric band procedures. Now, based on [...]
Read the full article →Bariatric Surgery Volume Affects Patient Outcomes
Bariatric surgery volume is an important indicator of patient outcomes, according to a multi-year, multi-state study conducted by Health Grades, an independent healthcare ratings organization. The full study results, which were released last week in HealthGrades Fourth Annual Bariatric Surgery Trends in American Hospitals Study, identifies the best performing hospitals, including a comparison of complication [...]
Read the full article →New Study on Safety of Bariatric Surgery
Patients and doctors alike should be reassured by the results of a recently completed study on the safety of weight loss surgery. According to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers compared three popular weight loss procedures and found that “bariatric surgery safety is actually quite good” when performed [...]
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