The sleeve gastrectomy is now the most commonly performed procedure, potentially due to its technical simplicity compared to other diversionary operations. This chapter will describe the expected weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy at various time points following surgery as well as cover special ...
Duodenal switch surgery was linked with greater weight loss than gastric bypass, but may be associated with greater risk of nutritional deficiencies. Recent studies indicate that bariatric surgeries require different monitoring and supplementation regimes the first year after surgery. Keywords: Bariatric ...
Price HI1, Gregory DM, Twells LK. Weight loss expectations of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy candidates compared to clinically expected weight loss outcomes 1-year post-surgery. Obes Surg. 2013 Dec;23(12):1987–93. : 10.1007/s11695-013-1007-y...