Bariatric surgery is associated with weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidemia at five years postsurgery, according to a study published online January in Diabetes, Metabolism Research and Reviews.
Among obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes, metabolic bariatric surgery is associated with decreased rates of hyperfiltration and elevated urinary albumin excretion (UAE) ...
Individuals who undergo bariatric surgery may be at increased risk for developing colon cancer years later, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cancer.
For patients considering bariatric surgery, costs, expected weight loss, and resolution of medical conditions are the most important characteristics driving surgery decisions....