Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Does This Apply to Obesity in Young People?

The efficacy and safety of bariatric surgery as a treatment for adult obesity and related complications, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is well established, with evidence from more than 13 randomized controlled trials demonstrating its superior efficacy compared with conventional medical therapy. As such, bariatric surgery is increasingly being recognized by international governing bodies, physicians, and surgeons as a central element in the treatment algorithm for adults with obesity.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research