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Bariatric surgery achieves 25%–35% total body weight loss with durability extending beyond 10 years.
Bariatric surgery should be considered for long-term weight management in obese patients.
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Procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass consistently achieve 25%–35% total body weight loss, with durability extending beyond 10 years.
Why this rating
Based on findings from multiple studies referenced in the abstract.
Source
Anti Obesity Drugs and Bariatric Surgery: Complementary Noncompeting Strategies in Obesity Management
Pawanindra Lal · Journal of Bariatric Surgery · 2025
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