Long-term followup of type of bariatric surgery finds regain of weight, decrease in diabetes remission
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
While undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy induced weight loss and improvements in obesity-related disorders, long-term followup shows significant weight regain and a decrease in remission rates of diabetes and, to a lesser extent, other obesity-related disorders over time, according to a study.