Gastric sleeve surgery is a popular bariatric surgery option in the United States. However, little is currently known about the 30-day mortality rates associated with same-day vs day-after discharge...
Previous studies have indicated that bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity. But does the insurance-mandated 6-month wait time help or hurt these candidates? A new study...
While obesity is known to change the shape and function of the heart, the impact of bariatric surgery and subsequent weight loss on cardiac structure and functioning are not well understood.
Currently, little is known about the comparable efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy on type 2 diabetes remission, and the role of weight loss. Researchers aimed to explore this...
In a recent study, researchers investigated the rate of prolonged opioid use among patients who underwent bariatric surgery, and compared it with rates among general surgery patients.
Surgical patients with a reported penicillin allergy may not receive recommended perioperative antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections. However, most individuals with a reported penicillin allergy...
Although surgical antibiotic prophylaxis lowers the risk of overall infection, whether it affects risk for antibiotic-resistant infections is not fully understood.
Emerging data has suggested that individuals with obesity have an increased risk for infectious diseases, but less is known about the effects of bariatric surgery on this risk.
The impact of morbid obesity on lung function and the pulmonary system remains unclear. In a recent study, researchers evaluated this potential relationship further.
In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of body mass index on in-hospital patient outcomes associated with acute kidney injury and acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy...
