Single or double anastomosis duodenal switch versus gastric bypass as a revisional procedure for sleeve gastrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Obesity is an epidemic affecting approximately 650 million people worldwide [1]. Additionally, the incidence of obesity has been increasing with the global prevalence tripling since 1975 [1]. From an economic perspective, it is estimated that United States spends nearly 21% of the healthcare budget ($190 billion per year) managing obesity-related health complications) [2]. Despite the increasing incidence, as well as the economic burden, there has been little progress in managing and preventing obesity with lifestyle modifications and/or pharmacological interventions - this failure is even more pronounced in the super-obese population (body mass index (BMI)> 50 kg/m2) [3].
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research