Impact of a preoperative low-calorie diet on liver histology in patients with fatty liver disease undergoing bariatric surgery

A low-calorie diet (LCD) before bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce liver volume and facilitate ease of operation. It is estimated that 75% –100% of individuals undergoing bariatric surgery have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Risa M. Wolf, Kiyoko Oshima, Joseph K. Canner, Kimberley E. Steele Tags: Original article Source Type: research