Recommendation 1.2.6.1 notes one of five criteria for bariatric surgery is "…a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or more, or between 35 kgm2 and 40 kg/m2 and other significant disease (for example, type 2 ...
Two of the most common types of bariatric surgery are gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery. The two procedures have similarities and key differences. This article takes a look at what ...
Researchers have demonstrated that metabolic and bariatric surgery is safe and effective for patients with severe obesity, ...