Long-term outcome after biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch: a single-center experience with up to 20 years follow-up

CONCLUSIONS: BPD/DS offers sustainable long-term weight loss but is associated with important side effects that may be acceptable in selected patients with a high initial BMI (>50 kg/m2) and/or for nonresponders after primary restrictive procedures. Regular FU is necessary to detect and treat malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies.PMID:36443216 | DOI:10.1016/j.soard.2022.10.020
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research