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Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective means of durable weight loss, with sleeve gastrectomy being the most performed procedure, offering significant long-term weight loss and diabetes remission.
If lifestyle changes and medications aren't enough, consider metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). It offers the most durable weight loss, especially sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. It's suitable for those with BMI >35 (or >30 with health issues). You must commit to lifelong monitoring and supplementation to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective means of durable weight loss... Currently, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most performed MBS... Duodenal switch is the most aggressive MBS and includes a combination of SG and a long segment intestinal bypass. Because of the large length of intestinal bypass, this procedure is highly effective for long-term weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes
Why this rating
Based on extensive literature cited (references 52-57) and consensus guidelines.
Source
Key messages on obesity care from the 2023 ASPEN Physician Preconference Course: A narrative review
Givi Basishvili et al. · Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition · 2024
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