Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery Versus Nutritional Interventions in Adolescents: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery Versus Nutritional Interventions in Adolescents: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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  • Mizrahi Reuveni, Miri

  • Cohen, Bar

  • Atias, Dor

  • Yehoshua, Ilan

  • Sternberg, Shelley A

  • Schejter, Eduardo

  • Radomyslsky, Zorian

  • Segal, Yakov

  • Tal Pony, Limor

  • Kowen Sandbank, Galit

  • Azuri, Joseph

  • Adler, Limor

  • February 28, 2026

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    The prevalence of severe obesity among adolescents has risen significantly, with 9.5% of U.S. adolescents classified as severely obese.

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    Bariatric surgery, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, shows promise for adolescents with severe obesity, offering lasting weight loss and improved quality of life.

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    Nutritional deficiencies are a risk following bariatric surgery, necessitating supplementation, which many adolescents struggle to adhere to.

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    This study compares long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery and nutritional intervention in adolescents over a five-year follow-up period.

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    Adolescents undergoing nutritional intervention must attend at least three dietitian sessions to be included in the study, ensuring meaningful engagement.

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Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery Versus Nutritional Interventions in Adolescents: A Retrospective Cohort Study

  • by Mizrahi Reuveni, Miri, Cohen, Bar, Atias, Dor, Yehoshua, Ilan, Sternberg, Shelley A, Schejter, Eduardo, Radomyslsky, Zorian, Segal, Yakov, Tal Pony, Limor, Kowen Sandbank, Galit, Azuri, Joseph, Adler, Limor

  • February 28, 2026

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