Over the past decade, there have been several guideline updates for the diagnosis and
management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is the most common …

Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) leads to long-term weight loss, reduced risk of
cardiovascular events and cancer, and reduced mortality. Sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by hyperglycemia, an imbalance in the
intestinal flora and disruption of the endocrine system. At present, it is primarily controlled …

Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective treatment for obesity
and improvement of obesity-associated comorbidities. However, a proportion of these …

Obesity remains a common metabolic disorder and a threat to health as it is associated with
numerous complications. Lifestyle modifications and caloric restriction can achieve limited …

This chapter explores the interplay between morbid obesity and the challenges encountered
in colorectal surgery. Understanding the unique considerations in preoperative and …

Background Bariatric surgery has long-term beneficial effects on body weight and metabolic
status, but there is an apparent lack of comprehensive cardiometabolic, renal, liver, and …