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Preventing Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

A procedure called transoral outlet reduction can reverse weight gain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), according to a controlled clinical trial published in the July issue of Gastroenterology. Although these results were achieved using a superficial suction-based device, greater levels … Continue reading →

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What are the Complications of Weight Loss Surgery?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Bariatric surgery is effective treatment for obesity and its related disorders. Yet as increasing numbers of patients undergo this procedure, gastroenterologists encounter a growing number of complications. A Perspective article in the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology discusses common … Continue reading →

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