All Articles on Bariatric Surgery
Study finds bariatric surgery linked to substantially lower risk of blood clots long-termLargest study to date helps patients weigh risks and benefits of surgery.
Comparing different types of bariatric surgery: What’s right for you?Based on their studies, KPWHRI researchers explain the risks and benefits.
Top 10 research highlights in 2021We look back at 2021 research findings, including on COVID-19 vaccines, health equity, dementia, and suicide risk factors.
Is bariatric surgery helpful in chronic kidney disease?In a study in Annals of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente researchers and colleagues share new findings that bariatric surgery is linked to lower death risk in persons with chronic kidney disease and obesity.
Weight loss lasts long after bariatric surgeryDiverse Kaiser Permanente patients maintained weight better after gastric bypass than after sleeve gastrectomy.
Best weight-loss surgery for diabetes and severe obesity?Watch video on latest results from PCORnet Bariatric Study. (Spoiler alert: Bypass, not sleeve.)
More operations follow gastric bypass than gastric sleeveLarge, long-term study of post-op safety of weight-loss surgery includes Dr. Arterburn and University of Pittsburgh researchers.
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