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Weight loss as a result of bariatric surgery is significant and maintained in the long term.
Bariatric surgery can be an effective long-term solution for weight management.
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Weight loss as a result of bariatric surgery is significant and maintained in the long term.
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The claim is based on a comprehensive review of bariatric surgery outcomes.
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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery and Perioperative Surgical Safety
Ji Chung Tham et al. · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2015
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