Bariatric surgery is independently associated with a decrease in the development of colorectal lesions

Obesity is a risk factor for colorectal cancer and possibly the formation of precancerous, colorectal polyps . Bariatric surgery is very effective for long-term weight loss; however, it is not known whether bariatric surgery decreases the risk of subsequent colonic neoplasia. We hypothesized that bariatric surgery would decrease the risk of developing colorectal lesions (new cancer and precancerous polyps).

Source: Surgery - May 12, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Minyoung Kwak, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Robert B. Hawkins, Traci L. Hedrick, Craig L. Slingluff, Bruce Schirmer, Peter T. Hallowell, Charles M. Friel Source Type: research