The Dutch Bariatric Weight Loss Chart: A Multicenter Tool to Assess Weight Outcome up to Seven Years after Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass

The outcome of bariatric surgery is undeniably complex. It results in sustained weight-loss far superior to non-surgical measures, it improves health and it positively affects both length and quality of life [1]. Two most striking outcomes are the bariatric effect on overweight and the metabolic effect on type-2 diabetes (T2D). Both effects are currently assessed with criteria for success [2]. Criteria used for the metabolic effect on T2D are evidence based and relate to the severity of the diabetes.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: A.W. van de Laar, S.W. Nienhuijs, J.A. Apers, A.S. van Rijswijk, J.P. de Zoete, R.P. Gadiot Tags: Original articles Source Type: research