Intragastric Balloon as a First Step Before Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m 2 : are the Results After Balloon Related to Global Outcomes After Surgery?

André Costa PinhoAlexandra Luís MancoMarco SilvaHugo Santos SousaFernando ResendeJohn PretoEduardo Lima da Costanull null

Published in: Obesity surgery (2024)

The IGB is a treatment option before MBS in patients with Obesity Class IV/V, with acceptable weight loss outcomes but not infrequent complications. A multidisciplinary approach is mandatory, and all treatments must be considered in this difficult subset of patients.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
end stage renal disease
roux en y gastric bypass
weight gain
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
obese patients
peritoneal dialysis
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
type diabetes
gastric bypass
prognostic factors
risk factors
patient reported outcomes