Utilizing Low-Dose Phentermine for Preoperative Weight Loss Prior to Bariatric Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled Trial
Background: Preoperative weight loss before bariatric surgery can be associated with improved surgical outcomes, including reduced complications and readmissions, and greater postoperative weight loss. Here we present results from the first randomized trial investigating the influence of adjuvant low-dose phentermine on preoperative weight loss.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: John Morton, Homero Rivas, Luis Garcia, Dan E Azagury Tags: Thursday, November 15, 20181:30 pm--3:00 pm Source Type: research
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