Single- or double-anastomosis duodenal switch versus Roux-en-Y 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 the United States spends nearly 21% of their healthcare budget ($190 billion/yr) managing obesity-related health complications [2]. Despite the increasing incidence and economic burden, there has been little progress in managing and preventing obesity with lifestyle modifications or pharmacologic 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 article Source Type: research