Bariatric Surgery Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

Enoxaparin’s Effect on VTE and Major Bleeding After Bariatric Procedure

By

Colby Stong

September 8, 2022

Investigators sought to determine the safety and efficacy of varying doses of enoxaparin regimens in patients receiving a bariatric procedure.

Type 2 Diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Associated With Remission of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

April 29, 2022

Investigators assessed outcomes 5 years after bariatric surgery among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Obesity

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass May Increase Risk for De Novo Alcohol-Related Outcomes

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

March 28, 2022

Investigators assessed the associations between bariatric surgery and de novo alcohol-related outcomes.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Increased Testosterone Reported in Male Adolescents Following Bariatric Surgery for Severe Obesity

By

Colby Stong

March 18, 2022

A team of researchers investigated the effect of bariatric surgery on testosterone levels in adolescents with severe obesity.

Weight loss linked to hot flash reduction

Obesity

Better COVID-19 Outcomes Observed In People Following Weight Loss Surgery

By

Colby Stong

February 1, 2022

Obesity and its related complications are a risk factor for adverse outcomes in people who contract COVID-19 infection. Investigators studied whether losing weight improved outcomes in people who lost weight after weight reduction surgery.

Obesity

Few Adolescents With Severe Obesity Choose Bariatric Surgery, Despite Demonstrated Benefits

By

Dhivya Haridass, PhD

January 31, 2022

Investigators compared outcomes between adolescents with obesity that did and did not proceed to metabolic and bariatric surgery after referral.

Obesity

Novel Endoscopic Resection Suturing Technique for the Treatment of Obesity

By

Emily Pond

December 22, 2021

Investigators tested the safety and efficacy of the osculating circles gastroplasty technique for use during bariatric surgeries.

Type 2 Diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Cuts Hepatic Steatosis in Obesity and T2DM

December 6, 2021

Sleeve gastrectomy and RYGB are highly effective for reducing hepatic steatosis in patients with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes, with almost complete clearance of liver fat one year after surgery.