Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is a Safe and Effective Option that Improves Major Co-Morbidities Associated with Obesity in an Older, Veteran Population

Though over one-third of veterans suffer from obesity and its associated comorbidities, bariatric surgery (deleted: is seldom offered) is less commonly offered than in other populations.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - July 19, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Victoria Lyo, Anne L. Schafer, Lygia Stewart Source Type: research