Obesity is considered a worldwide health problem of epidemic proportions. Bariatric surgery
remains the most effective treatment for patients with severe obesity, resulting in improved …

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an innovative approach to the surgical management
of morbid obesity. Weight loss may be achieved by restrictive and endocrine mechanisms…

Fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) from lean donors to patients with obesity has been
associated with metabolic benefits, yet results so far have been inconsistent. In this study, we …

BACKGROUND:: Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has increased in popularity as both a definitive
and a staged procedure for morbid obesity. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a …

Obesity is associated with a relatively high prevalence of psychopathological conditions,
which may have a significant negative impact on the quality of life. Bariatric surgery is an …

There is a strong relationship between obesity and the development of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). Respectively, bariatric surgery is often touted as the most effective option for …

BACKGROUND:: Existing evidence has suggested that bariatric surgery produces sustainable
weight loss and remission or cure of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Laparoscopic sleeve …

Obesity is a common disease affecting adults and children. The incidence of obesity in
Canada is increasing. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a relatively new and effective …

CONTEXT Use of bariatric surgery for severe obesity has increased dramatically. OBJECTIVE
To systematically review 1. the clinical efficacy and safety, 2. cost-effectiveness of bariatric …

Bariatric surgery has been proven to be a successful management strategy for morbid
obesity, but limited studies exist on its effect on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A …