bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes Prevention | News Brief

Swedish research suggests that bariatric surgery appears to be considerably more efficient in preventing type 2 diabetes in obese patients than usual care. In the study, bariatric surgery was associated with a type 2 diabetes incidence rate of 6.8 cases per 1,000 person-years, compared with 28.4 cases per 1,000 person-years with usual care.…

Alcohol Use Disorders & Bariatric Surgery | News Brief

Among adults who have undergone bariatric surgery, the prevalence of alcohol use disorder appears to be greater in the second year after surgery (9.6%) than in the first year after the procedure (7.3%) and the year prior to surgery (7.6%). The following were independently related to increased odds of post-bariatric surgery alcohol use disorders:

Male gender and younger age.…

The 2012 ASMBS Annual Meeting

The 2012 ASMBS Annual Meeting | Conference Coverage

New research was recently presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, or the ASMBS, from June 17-22 in San Diego. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the meeting.…

The Endocrinologist’s Role in Bariatric Surgery

The Endocrinologist’s Role in Bariatric Surgery | Opinion Article

Endocrinologists should play a central role in helping decide the most appropriate bariatric operation and addressing non-surgical aspects of perioperative care, most notably nutritional and metabolic support.

ACC.12 Highlights for Surgeons

ACC.12 Highlights for Surgeons | Conference Coverage

New research was recently presented at ACC.12, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology, from March 24-27 in Chicago. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the meeting that pertain specifically to the surgeon audience. 

>> Positive Outcomes Observed With TAVI
>> Assessing the Safety of On- & Off-Pump CABG
>> TAVR Comparable to Open-Heart Surgery at 2 Years
>> Bariatric Surgery Yields Big Rewards for Obese Diabetics
>> Underweight Patients at Increased Risk During ICD Procedures
>> Improving the Quality of ACS Care  
   
Positive Outcomes Observed With TAVI

The Particulars: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) involves insertion of a bioprosthetic valve into a diseased native aortic valve and represents a potentially less invasive option than surgical replacement.…

Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes: Significant Benefits Observed

Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes: Significant Benefits Observed | Feature

Many studies have shown various benefits with bariatric surgery in patients who have diabetes, but results from a new systematic review suggest that most of these individuals could actually be cured of their disease following these procedures.

Bariatric Surgeries: Assessing Safety Profiles | News Brief

A systematic review and meta-analysis has found that laparoscopic bariatric surgery appears to be safer than open bariatric surgery for those requiring the operation. Wound infection and incisional hernia risks were lower for patients who received the laparoscopic technique than for those receiving open surgery.…

Post-Op Management of Bariatric Surgery | Opinion Article

Approximately 20% of patients either fail to lose weight or regain weight following bariatric surgery. To reduce this likelihood and to ensure that comorbid conditions are managed appropriately, all patients should receive careful medical follow-up after their surgery.

Is Bariatric Surgery in Diabetics Cost-Effective? | Opinion Article

Research shows that bariatric surgery may provide benefits to people with diabetes, including sustained weight loss, reductions in A1C, and allows patients to reduce or stop medications. But are these expensive procedures cost-effective?