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Association Between Dietary Intake After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery and Antioxidant/inflammatory Status: A 6-Month Pilot Prospective Cohort Study
Adipose tissue can increase levels of inflammation and oxidative stress, which explains the relationship between obesity and many chronic diseases. Weight loss, changes in adipose tissue metabolism, and dietar...
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Midterm outcomes of one anastomosis gastric bypass for patients with BMI < 35 kg/m2 from a large single center
One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is gaining more attention in patients with severe obesity and recently is used for patients with body mass index (BMI) < 35 kg/m2. In this 5-year single center experience we ...
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The predictive relationship between early and long-term weight loss outcomes after one anastomosis gastric bypass
Weight loss failure after bariatric surgery imposes great stress on patients and surgeons and great costs on healthcare systems. The literature review shows that weight loss failure is the most common cause of...
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The Effect of Maternal Bariatric Surgery on Offspring Anthropometry: A Mixed Cohort
Although bariatric surgery is associated with a decrease in obesity complications, it may affect the children’s growth by a maternal nutritional deficiency. This study was conducted to assess the effect of mat...
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Technical Variations and Considerations around OAGB in IFSO-APC and IFSO-MENAC Chapters, an Expert Survey
This study aimed to evaluate the technical variations of one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) among IFSO-APC and MENAC experts.
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Open AccessEnergy expenditure related biomarkers following bariatric surgery: a prospective six-month cohort study
Mitochondria dysfunction is one of the major causes of insulin resistance, and other countless complications of obesity. PGC-1α, and UCP-2 play key roles in energy expenditure regulation in the mitochondrial t...
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Effect of different bariatric surgery methods on metabolic syndrome in patients with severe obesity
Bariatric surgery (BS) has been as a currently developed treatment of choice for metabolic syndrome (MetS). Which, in turn, is well-known as serious public health concern. Therefore, this study assessed the ou...
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Five-Year BAROS Score Outcomes for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Comparative Study
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has been shown to enhance the quality of life (QoL) in individuals with obesity. The Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) is a highly reliable scoring s...
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Comparison of weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in Helicobacter pylori-negative and Helicobacter pylori eradicated patients during five years follow-ups
Helicobacter pylori (HP) is the most common human infection that has affected up to 50% of the population worldwide. The relationship between HP eradication and weight loss is under debate. The present study a...
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Open AccessMaternal and fetal/neonatal outcomes in pregnancy, delivery and postpartum following bariatric surgery and comparison with pregnant women with obesity: a study protocol for a prospective cohort
Being obese can lead to various complications during pregnancy, such as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), Pre-Eclampsia (PE), and Large Gestational Age (LGA). Although ...
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Open AccessMetabolic and bariatric surgery in patients with class I obesity; a two-year follow-up
Patients with class I obesity may need metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in the presence of obesity-associated medical problems, but MBS in this class of obesity is under debate. This study aimed to invest...
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Previous Body-Contouring Surgery Before Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Does It Matter?
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Bariatric Evaluation Through AI: a Survey of Expert Opinions Versus ChatGPT-4 (BETA-SEOV)
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4, are revolutionizing various sectors, including healthcare. This study investigates the use of ChatGPT-4 in identifying suitable candi...
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Transplantation of adipose derived stem cells in diabetes mellitus; limitations and achievements
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex metabolic disease that results from impaired insulin secreting pancreatic β-cells or insulin resistance. Although available medications help control the disease, patients su...
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Open AccessInternational survey on complications of religious fasting after metabolic and bariatric surgery
Religious fasting in Ramadan the 9th month of the lunar year is one of five pillars in Islam and is practiced for a full month every year. There may be risks with fasting in patients with a history of metaboli...
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A New Technique for Jejunal Tube Insertion During Laparoscopic Conversion of One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Due to Anastomosis Leakage
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Open AccessDid the COVID-19 pandemic change the weight reduction in patients with obesity after bariatric surgery?
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare services worldwide, including bariatric surgery. There is a concern that the pandemic-induced stay-at-home orders and social restrictions may negativ...
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Safety and Efficacy of One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass in Children and Adolescents: a 5-Year Cohort Study
Childhood obesity is an important worldwide issue of serious medical and social concern. One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is an approved, effective, and long-lasting procedure for weight loss and the remi...
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The effect of antral resection start point on post sleeve gastrectomy gastroesophageal reflux symptoms and weight loss outcomes
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has gained worldwide popularity by surgeons due to acceptable results in weight loss and obesity-associated medical problems. Distance from the pylorus during antral resection in SG may...
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Reasons for Preoperative Patient Attrition among Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Patients’ Point of View
Obesity has become a global health concern, associated with decreased quality of life and life expectancy. Although bariatric surgery has many benefits (e.g., substantial and durable weight loss, amelioration ...
