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Bariatric surgery can result in a 10-year percentage excess weight loss that can surpass 50%.
Bariatric surgery may be a viable option for significant weight loss in select patients.
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Although 10-year percentage excess weight loss can surpass 50% after bariatric surgery.
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Evidence was consolidated from randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses.
Source
Long-Term Weight Loss Strategies for Obesity
Karim Kheniser et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2021
DOI 10.1210/clinem/dgab091
Meta-analysisCited 126×
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