Gastric Bypass Bests Gastric Band in Obese Adults

Bariatric surgery is an accepted treatment for obesity. Despite extensive literature, few studies report long-term follow-up in cohorts with adequate retention rates. The goal of this study was to assess the quality of evidence and treatment effectiveness 2 years after bariatric procedures for weight loss, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia in severely obese adults.

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