Risk Factors for Cholecystectomy After Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
ConclusionsIn our study, higher %TWL and preoperative pain syndrome were associated with an increased risk for cholecystectomy besides the traditional risk factors female gender and Caucasian ethnicity. These factors can be used to identify high-risk patients, who might benefit from preventive measures. Whether statins can protect bariatric patients from developing gallstones should be investigated prospectively.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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