Surgery Decreases Long-term Mortality, Morbidity, and Health Care Use in Morbidly Obese Patients

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Authors

Nicolas V. Christou · McGill University

John S. Sampalis · McGill University

Moïshe Liberman · McGill University

Didier Look · McGill University

Stéphane Auger · McGill University

A. Peter H. McLean · McGill University

Lloyd D. MacLean · McGill University

Abstract

This study shows that weight-loss surgery significantly decreases overall mortality as well as the development of new health-related conditions in morbidly obese patients.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 240, Issue 3, pp. 416-424

DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000137343.63376.19

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