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: Tags: Thursday, November 15, 20181:30 pm--3:00 pm Source Type: research