Bridging interventions before bariatric surgery in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yung LeeJerry T DangNoah SwitzerRoshan MalhanDaniel W BirchShahzeer Karmali

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2019)

First-step LSG and LLCD are both safe and appropriate bridging interventions which can allow for effective weight loss prior to bariatric surgery in patients with BMI greater than 50 kg/m2.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
weight loss
obese patients
body mass index
weight gain
physical activity
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
glycemic control
adipose tissue