Bariatric Journal

<p>We would like to discuss the potential of weight loss injections, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, as an alternative to obesity surgery. Whether these medications might eventually replace or diminish the role of...

<p>Summary</p><p>A recent study by the Bariatric and Obesity Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) has revealed that bariatric tourism, where individuals travel abroad for weight-loss surgery, is costing the UK's National...

<p>Summary:</p><p>Syncope, or fainting, is a common complication after bariatric surgery. It details the risk factors contributing to syncope, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, cardiac arrhythmias, and the...

<p>The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) updated guidelines for bariatric surgery, marking a shift from the previous National...

<p>Sleeve gastrectomy has become one of the most popular bariatric surgeries for treating obesity. Known for its relatively simple approach and effectiveness, this procedure has gained widespread adoption due to its...

<p>A study examining historical data from the UK, where sugar was rationed after World War II, found that limiting sugar intake during early life—both in utero and throughout infancy—significantly lowered the risk of...

<p>Understanding Gastric Bypass Surgery: Comprehensive Overview</p><p>Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is one of the most well-established weight-loss surgeries. It’s primarily aimed at...

<p>SIBO After Bariatric Surgery</p><p>If you've undergone bariatric surgery, whether it's gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or another procedure, you may be at an increased risk of developing small intestinal...

<p>The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning about the potential side effects of weight-loss drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), urging...

<p>The British Assosciation of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the British Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society have issued a joint declaration last year on surgical health tourism due to increasing complication...

<p>As obesity rates continue to rise worldwide, the medical community is increasingly focusing on finding effective, minimally invasive solutions for weight management. Traditional surgical approaches, while effective...

<p>This podcast summarizes key information from the article published on the website of Dr. Murat Ustun, a leading bariatric surgeon in Turkey. The article focuses on Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), a minimally...