Weight Reduction Operations

Research Into Health Complications & Benefits

Although bariatric weight reduction surgery is designed to benefit the health of morbidly obese patients, it is typically performed under general anesthesia and carries serious perioperative and post-operative health risks. The likelihood and degree of health complications is affected by many factors including: the type of gastric surgery performed (eg. bypass or banding), whether laparoscopy or "open" surgical techniques are used, the skill and experience of the bariatric surgeon, the condition of the patient, and psychosocial factors. Here are some research studies into the impact of obesity surgery on patient health.

Health Improvements After Surgery
Factors That Can Cause Complications
Surgery Reduces Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, and Sleep Apnea
Benefits of Obesity Surgery
Effects of Bypass on Diabetes and Glycemic Metabolism
Effects of Gastric Banding on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Study Into Effects of Obesity Surgery on Non–Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria
Conversion Bypass to Treat Complication of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Access-Port Complications
Adiponectin, Leptin, and Ghrelin After Gastric Bypass
Outcome of Anastomotic Stricture After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Effects of Endoscopic Intraluminal Suturing
Risk Factors for Post-Operative Infectious Complications
Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Endothelial Function and Inflammation
Effect of Obesity Surgery on Macrophage Inhibitory Factor Levels
Effect of Surgery on Musculoskeletal Complaints
Effect of Surgery on Metabolic Syndrome
Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Metabolic Syndrome
Pre-Operative Bacterial Testing
Band Leakage After Gastric Banding
Lipid Profile & Weight After Gastric Bypass
Body Composition and Fat After Stomach Bypass
Body Composition Changes and Fat Loss After Gastric Banding
Cholecystectomy During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Comorbidities and Quality of Life after Lap Band
Effect of Bypass on Diabetes And Hypertension
Weight Loss In Obese Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Individuals
Impact of Bariatric Operation on Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of Adjustable Banding on Immunological Markers
Band Infection With Splenoportal Venous Thrombosis
Bone Metabolism After Gastric Banding
Crural Repair for Hiatal Hernia
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding and Hemodialysis
Effect of Gastric Bypass on Ghrelin
Effect of Stomach Bypass on Ghrelin Levels
Effect Of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Immunity
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding and Band Slippage
Impact of Silicone Gastric Banding on Metabolic Symptoms
Effect of Weight Loss After Surgery on Back Pain
Results of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Binge Eating Disorder and Surgery Treatment
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Effects on Health
Effect Of Roux-En Y Gastric Bypass On Type 2 Diabetes
Laparoscopic Repositioning of Heliogast Gastric Band
Laparoscopic Revisional Surgery
Gastrointestinal Symptomatic Outcome After Gastric Bypass
Post-Operative Complications of Gastric Banding
Are Complications of Gastric Banding Reduced with Cuff Fixation?
Prophylactic Cholecystectomy
Radiological Detection of Complications
Reoperative Sleeve Gastrectomy After Duodenal Switch
Efficacy of Duodenal Switch Bypass
Effect of Weight Loss on Bones
Effect of Gastric Bypass on Patients with Severe Venous Stasis Disease
Effect of Surgical Weight Loss on Insulin Inhibition
Effect of Surgery on Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Effects of Gastroplasty on Hypertension, Diabetes and Dyslipidemia
Insulin Tolerance in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Health Effects of Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Nutritional Deficiencies After Gastric Bypass
Obesity-Associated Disorders Before and After Gastroplasty
Orthostatic Hypotension After Weight Loss Surgery
Roux-en-Y Improves Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia and Diabetes
Predictors of Complications after Roux-en-Y Bypass
Pseudo-Achalasia After Laparoscope-Assisted Banding
Gastric Acid Secretion After Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Post-Operative Problems

Bariatric Surgery Health Information

Laparoscopic or open bariatric surgery, such as gastric banding or bypass is not an easy solution to morbid obesity and weight loss. It is a serious surgical procedure, involving health risks. To produce lasting weight loss it requires a long-term patient commitment to eating a healthy diet and following a regular program of physical exercise. Life-long use of nutritional supplements may also be necessary. So, before deciding, discuss your options fully with your doctor. © 2003-2012 Bariatric-Surgery.Info - Terms - Contact - Information - Resources - Add URL