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Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy: Balancing the Risks of Surgery with the Benefits of Weight Loss

  • By

  • Corey J. Lager

  • Nazanene H. Esfandiari

  • Angela R. Subauste

  • Andrew T. Kraftson

  • Morton B. Brown

  • Ruth B. Cassidy

  • Catherine K. Nay

  • Amy L. Lockwood

  • Oliver A. Varban

  • Elif A. Oral

  • June 24, 2016

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    Obesity is a significant health issue in the U.S., with surgical options like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy emerging as effective treatments.

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    Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was first covered by Medicare in 2012, while gastric bypass has a longer history and established outcomes.

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    Research shows no significant difference in weight loss between gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, though some studies indicate greater weight loss with bypass.

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    Surgical risks, including complications and nutrient malabsorption, must be weighed against the benefits of weight loss from these procedures.

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    The study at the University of Michigan aims to compare outcomes of gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy in a well-defined patient cohort.

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Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy: Balancing the Risks of Surgery with the Benefits of Weight Loss

  • by Corey J. Lager, Nazanene H. Esfandiari, Angela R. Subauste, Andrew T. Kraftson, Morton B. Brown, Ruth B. Cassidy, Catherine K. Nay, Amy L. Lockwood, Oliver A. Varban, Elif A. Oral

  • June 24, 2016

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