Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a restrictive bariatric surgery technique that was first used as part
of restrictive horizontal gastrectomy in the original Scopinaro type biliopancreatic diversion …

Objective: To perform a structured systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate changes
in ghrelin, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), peptide YY (PYY), and gastric inhibitory peptide …

Within the last decade, several authors have proposed laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
(LSG) as a potential definitive treatment for morbid obesity. While initially perceived as being …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass (LRYGB) procedures are becoming more popular in the world of bariatric surgery …

Obesity is a severe medical problem endangering the health of individuals worldwide.
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), one of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures, has …

Background/objectives Distribution and activity of ghrelin cells in the stomach of obese
subjects are controversial. Subjects/methods We examined samples from stomachs …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has achieved excellent results in
treatment of morbid obesity. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of the …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract can play a direct role in glucose homeostasis by modulating
the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and by producing the incretin hormones. In …

OBJECTIVE. The global population is becoming more overweight and obese, leading to
increases in associated morbidity and mortality rates. Advances in catheter-directed …

Background Causes of weight loss failure after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are still
controversial. The impact of the size of the sleeve continues to be debated. Objective The …