Comment on: Resolution of metabolic syndrome and related metabolic disorders after bariatric surgery: Comparison of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass

Obesity and metabolic syndrome are closely related, and both are modern diseases in epidemic states. Bariatric surgery is proven to be the most effective method to treat obesity and resolve the associated metabolic syndrome [1]. We have witnessed the rise of sleeve gastrectomy and its replacement of gastric bypass as the leading bariatric surgery overnight. The reason is that sleeve gastrectomy is a relatively easier technical procedure compared with gastric bypass, with similar efficacy in weight loss but fewer surgical complications and nutritional deficiencies.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research