Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most popular bariatric surgery
worldwide. Gastric sleeve stenosis is the most common postoperative complication, occurring …

Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is one of the most frequently
performed bariatric surgeries. Even with a high failure rate, revisional procedures such as re-…

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is becoming one of the most popular
bariatric procedures because of its short operative time, good resolution of comorbidities, …

Although bariatric surgery (BS) improves health among adults with severe obesity, it results
in excess skin in more than 70% of adults. The purpose of this study was to synthesize …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has become a widely accepted option
in the treatment of morbid obesity. Gastric leaks after SG occur in .9%–2.2% of the patients, …

The goal of this statement is to offer standardization in bariatric care across Canada, to
provide patients with optimal access to obesity treatment and potentially improve outcomes by …

ABSTRACT Treatment of Craniopharyngioma (CP) in childhood can lead to severe,
debilitating obesity with devastating medical and psychological outcomes. Despite sustained …

The prevalence of obesity in patients with chronic kidney failure and renal transplant candidates
has paralleled the epidemic in the general population. The associated risks of surgical …

Background Laparoscopic gastric greater curvature plication (LGGCP) is a new restrictive
weight loss procedure. Methods Between February 2011 and June 2012, 57 patients …

Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) yields unprecedented clinical outcomes, though
variability is high in weight change and health benefits. Behavioral weight management (BWM) …