The purpose of this study was to compare bariatric surgery versus non-surgical treatment on
blood pressure for patients with obesity. Nineteen RCTs (1353 total patients) were included …

This Brazilian multi-society position statement on emerging bariatric and metabolic surgical
procedures was issued by the Brazilian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (SBCBM) …

Background Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most common metabolic and bariatric surgical
(MBS) procedure worldwide. Despite the desired effect of SG on weight loss and remission …

Background Standardization of the key measurements of a procedure's finished anatomic
configuration strengthens surgical practice, research, and patient outcomes. A consensus …

Background Single-anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass is a simplification of sleeve
gastrectomy with transit bipartition. Both share a metabolic foundation through early …

Background Less invasive and safer anastomotic techniques are desirable. We aimed to
determine technical feasibility and safety of sutureless duodeno-ileal side-to-side …

Abstract Background The “One-anastomosis transit bipartition”(OATB) is a promising
emerging technique in the metabolic syndrome treatment. Objective To demonstrate the …

Background At least 25 metabolic/bariatric procedures have been proposed globally, 5
formally endorsed. A newer procedure, sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition (SG+ TB) …

Background During the past years, 2 alternatives to the powerful but side-effect-prone
biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) were developed: one-anastomosis …

Fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19) is a hormone synthesized in enterocytes in response to
bile acids. This review explores the pivotal role of FGF19 in metabolism, addressing the …