Search
Search Results
-
Low-calorie diets are effective for weight loss in patients undergoing benign upper gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundObesity may increase surgical complexity in patients undergoing abdominal surgery by limiting visualization and increasing the risk of...
-
Effectiveness and Safety of a Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet on Weight Regain Following Bariatric Surgery
PurposeObesity is one of the major public health problems worldwide and bariatric surgery is considered the gold standard treatment for severe...
-
What Is the Optimal Time on a Low-Calorie Diet Prior to Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery? A Prospective Case-Controlled Study
IntroductionA very low-calorie diet (VLCD) or low-calorie diet (LCD) is often used prior to laparoscopic surgery to optimize access to the hiatus....
-
Evaluate the Effects of Different Types of Preoperative Restricted Calorie Diets on Weight, Body Mass Index, Operation Time and Hospital Stay in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta Analysis Study
Previous studies investigated low-calorie diets (LCD), very-low-calorie diets (VLCD), and very-low-calorie ketogenic diets (VLCKD) in relation to...
-
Is there a role for preoperative liver reducing diet in hepatectomy? A systematic review
PurposePreoperative very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) have been shown to reduce liver volume, reduce the risk of liver injury and improve safety during...
-
Effectiveness and Tolerability of a Two-Week Hypocaloric Protein-Rich Diet Prior to Obesity Surgery with Two Different Diet Interventions: a Prospective Randomized Trial
PurposePreoperative very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) have been shown to reduce liver volume and improve bariatric surgery safety. Here, we compare two...
-
PReoperative very low-Energy diets for obese PAtients undergoing non-bariatric surgery Randomized Evaluation (PREPARE): a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPatients with obesity presenting in need of surgical intervention are at 2-to-sixfold higher risk of prolonged hospitalization, infectious...
-
Effectiveness of a Low-Calorie Diet for Liver Volume Reduction Prior to Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review
An energy-restricted diet is often prescribed before bariatric surgery to reduce weight and liver volume. While very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs,...
-
Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure to Alleviate Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Patients with Obesity Scheduled for Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery: a Pilot, Prospective, Randomized Multicenter Comparative Study
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and obesity are frequently associated with hypertension (HTN), dyslipidemia (DLP), and insulin resistance...
-
Efficacy, feasibility and tolerability of ketogenic diet for the treatment of poor response to bariatric surgery
PurposePoor response to bariatric surgery, namely insufficient weight loss (IWL) or weight regain (WR), is a critical issue in the treatment of...
-
Preoperative weight loss interventions before total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundThe high co-prevalence of obesity and end-stage osteoarthritis requiring arthroplasty, with the former being a risk factor for...
-
Efficacy and safety of very low calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) in patients with overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Very low calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) has been proposed as a promising option to achieve a significant weight loss in a short time period. We...
-
Body Composition Changes Following a Very-Low-Calorie Pre-Operative Diet in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
BackgroundFatty liver in obese patients increases the technical difficulty of bariatric surgery. Pre-operative weight loss with a very-low-calorie...
-
Preoperative Weight Loss Program for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients with High Body Mass Index in Hepatectomy
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the usefulness of a weight-loss program (WLP) in patients with a high body mass index (BMI) prior to liver...
-
Effects of Preoperative Quadruple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori on Bariatric Surgery Metabolic Outcomes
PurposeTo assess the effects of Helicobacter pylori (HP) eradication with an omeprazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and metronidazole (OCAM)...
-
Higher Preoperative Weight loss Is Associated with Greater Weight Loss up to 12 Months After Bariatric Surgery
BackgroundPrior research suggested presurgical weight loss is associated with greater total weight loss, resulting in a more effective bariatric...
-
Global variations in preoperative practices concerning patients seeking primary bariatric and metabolic surgery (PACT Study): A survey of 634 bariatric healthcare professionals
BackgroundBariatric and Metabolic Surgery (BMS) is a popular weight loss intervention worldwide, yet few scientific studies have examined variations...
-
The Effects of Preoperative Glycaemic Control (HbA1c) on Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Outcomes: Data from a Tertiary-Referral Bariatric Centre in the UK
BackgroundCurrent recommendations advocate the achievement of an optimal glucose control (HbA1c < 69 mmol/mol) prior to elective surgery to reduce...
-
Is It Possible to Estimate the Liver Left Lobe Volume Using Preoperative Data Before Bariatric Surgery?
PurposeRetraction of the left lobe of the liver (LLL) is an important step in bariatric surgical procedures. A good liver retraction will both...
-
Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) in the management of metabolic diseases: systematic review and consensus statement from the Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE)
BackgroundWeight loss is a milestone in the prevention of chronic diseases associated with high morbility and mortality in industrialized countries....
