Obesity is one of the most important public health conditions worldwide. Bariatric surgery for
severe obesity is an effective treatment that results in the improvement and remission of …

The rising prevalence of obesity, along with high numbers of nonresponders to medical
weight-reduction programs, has led to the evolution and success of bariatric surgery. 1–3 …

Abstract Background Empirical evidence suggests Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
increases risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, prospective assessment …

Background Bariatric surgery is widely accepted as the best treatment for obesity and type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and the sleeve …

The prevalence of severe obesity in both the general and the chronic kidney disease (CKD)
populations continues to rise, with more than one-fifth of CKD patients in the United States …

The growing prevalence of obesity explains the rising interest in bariatric surgery. Compared
with non-surgical treatment options, bariatric surgery results in greater and sustained …

Background Staple-line leaks following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) remain a
concerning complication. Staple-line buttressing is largely adopted as an acceptable …

Objective To evaluate the impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) or laparoscopic
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become the most frequently
performed bariatric procedure to date. However, LSG is known to worsen pre-operative and …

Obesity is a complex metabolic condition considered a worldwide public health crisis, and a
deeper mechanistic understanding of obesity-associated diseases is urgently needed …