Weight Loss Outcome of Revisional Bariatric Operations Varies According to the Primary Procedure

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Authors

Robert E. Brolin · University Medical Center of Princeton

Abstract

Weight loss after revision of pure restrictive operations is significantly better than after revision of operations with malabsorptive components. Improvement of comorbidities in the great majority of patients justifies revision of all types of bariatric operations for unsatisfactory weight loss.

Topics & Keywords

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Body Contouring and Surgery Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 248, Issue 2, pp. 227-232

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3181820cdf

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