Sleeve Gastrectomy for the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity in Children Aged 13 and Under: A Retrospective Study

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) induces weight reduction and improves metabolic comorbidities in children with severe obesity, but remains underutilized, especially for young adolescents and pre-adolescents.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 9, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Norah E. Liang, Rachel E. Herdes, Rachelle Balili, Janey S.A. Pratt, Matias Bruzoni Tags: Original articles Source Type: research