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Bariatric surgery and psoriasis

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2014
Obesity is associated with psoriasis and poses a significant obstacle to psoriasis management. Bariatric surgery is an effective procedure for weight loss, and some reports suggest that it may improve psoriasis. However, more evidence is needed before definitive conclusions can be drawn. Bariatric surgery procedures, in particular the Roux-en-Y gastric
Eric Y. Sako   +2 more
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Bariatric surgery

Australian Journal of General Practice
In 2023, 15,985 primary bariatric operations were performed in Australia, with sleeve gastrectomy (SG) accounting for 80% of cases. Bariatric surgery offers better long-term weight loss and comorbidity resolution compared with any other treatments, with low morbidity and mortality rates.This paper evaluates the efficacy, indications, outcomes and long ...
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Bariatric surgery: an overview

Nursing Standard, 2012
The rise of obesity in the UK has led to greater numbers of patients requiring bariatric surgery. This article provides an overview of the two main types of surgery available: laparoscopic adjustable gastric band and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The nurse's role in pre-operative assessment and post-operative care are discussed.
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Bariatric Surgery for Obesity

Medical Clinics of North America, 2018
In this review, the authors discuss the indications for and the published outcomes of commonly performed bariatric procedures, including weight loss, perioperative morbidity and mortality, late complications, as well as the impact of bariatric surgery on comorbidities, cardiovascular risk, and mortality.
Helen Heneghan, Carel W. le Roux
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2020 estimateĀ of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed in the United States.

Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 2022
B. Clapp   +8 more
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Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2011
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of death, and morbid obesity carries a significant risk of life-threatening complications such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Bariatric surgery is recognized as the only effective treatment of morbid obesity. The estimated number of bariatric operations performed in the United States in
Kenric M. Murayama, Kristoffel R. Dumon
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A Bariatric Surgery Algorithm

Obesity Surgery, 2002
Three premises underlie this formulation of an algorithm: 1) there is no gold standard operation; 2) the bariatric surgeon should be able to perform more than one bariatric operation; and 3) a patient can be broadly matched to an operation.Literature review and interpretation.The 5 currently clinically-tested bariatric procedures, ranked from least to ...
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Factors associated with weight regain post-bariatric surgery: a systematic review

Surgical Endoscopy, 2021
D. Athanasiadis   +4 more
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Revisional Bariatric Surgery

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2011
With the increase in bariatric surgical procedures, an increase in revision operations is expected. A thorough preoperative work-up is essential to formulate an appropriate revision strategy. Outcomes vary according to the primary operation and chosen approach to revision. Recent studies have shown acceptably low complication rates and good weight loss
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