Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Resolves NAFLD: Another Formal Indication for Bariatric Surgery?
ConclusionsNAFLD could be dealt with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, preventing its progression into cirrhosis. SG can be performed in patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome, with NAFLD showing satisfactory results 12 months after surgery. NAFLD should be a formal indication for bariatric surgery.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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