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A literature review on reoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery for chronic complications:...

Abstract Background Reoperations account for approximately 11% of annual metabolic and bariatric surgery cases in the United States. Indications vary...
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery statement on the treatment options...

Abstract Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, producing durable weight loss and...
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American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of gut microbiome and...

Abstract The gut microbiome is a critical mediator of metabolic health including obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Microbial composition...
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Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Chronic Abdominal Pain After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

Abstract Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a widely performed and well-established metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) procedure around the world...
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of endobariatric procedures

Abstract Background Endoscopic bariatrics is a growing area of interest in the battle against obesity. This systematic review provides a...
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Systematic Review of Literature Surrounding...

Abstract Patients seeking metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) are treated by an interdisciplinary team of surgeons and integrated health professionals...
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ASMBS literature review & clinical guidelines on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of...

Member Only Access This content is only available to ASMBS members. If you're already an ASMBS member, you can log...
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: postoperative care pathway guidelines for...

Abstract Background Clinical care pathways and guidelines help guide and provide structure to clinicians and providers to improve healthcare delivery...
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Cannabis use before and after metabolic and bariatric surgery: literature review

Abstract As accessibility and legalization of cannabis rise throughout the United States (US), programs have sought guidance about whether its...
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ASMBS Review of the Body Mass Index

Introduction The American Medical Association designated obesity as a disease in 2013 [1]. In 2022, 6 leading organizations with a...