The Effectiveness and Risks of Bariatric Surgery

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Authors

Su‐Hsin Chang · Washington University in St. Louis

C Stoll · Washington University in St. Louis

Ji‐Hyun Song · Asan Medical Center

J. Esteban Varela · Washington University in St. Louis

Christopher J. Eagon · Washington University in St. Louis

Graham A. Colditz · Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract

Bariatric surgery provides substantial and sustained effects on weight loss and ameliorates obesity-attributable comorbidities in the majority of bariatric patients, although risks of complication, reoperation, and death exist. Death rates were lower than those reported in previous meta-analyses.

Topics & Keywords

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Body Contouring and Surgery Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 149, Issue 3, pp. 275-275

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2013.3654

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