If you’ve had gastric sleeve surgery, you know that tiny stomach can feel like a blessing and a curse. One […] The post ...

Weight loss surgery physically alters the stomach size, reducing the amount of food it can hold. A popular option for […] The ...

A study finds that adjunctive use of GLP-1 receptor agonists before and after undergoing bariatric surgery produces greater ...

If you are eligible for bariatric surgery, two procedures can be considered: gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery. Both procedures are aimed at helping qualifying individuals lose weight.

Among 240 patients with obesity, estimated mean percentage excess weight loss was 51.9% (95% CI 48.1-55.6) after gastric bypass versus 43.5% (95% CI 39.8-47.2) after sleeve gastrectomy, reported ...

The 2012 Medicare change to cover sleeve gastrectomy, in addition to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, for bariatric surgery boosted its selection exponentially, with significant regional and temporal ...

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy has been promoted as a less invasive alternative to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in bariatric surgery. How does it compare in safety and efficacy?