Pre–bariatric surgery weight loss improves outcomes

February 22, 2018 | GI and Hepatology News

FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

After controlling for patient characteristics, insurance status, 12-month diet compliance, and surgery type, successful presurgery weight loss was associated with greater weight loss at 12 months.

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SOURCE: Hutcheon DA et al. J Am Coll Surgeons. 2018 Jan 31. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.12.032.