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GlossaryBariatric Surgery

involves surgical procedures to help with significant weight loss

Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery or obesity surgery, involves various procedures performed on the stomach or intestines to help individuals with severe obesity lose weight. Common types include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding, which work by restricting food intake, reducing nutrient absorption, or a combination of both. This surgery is often considered when other weight loss methods have failed and is typically accompanied by lifestyle changes and medical supervision.

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research Follow-Up of Nutritional and Metabolic Problems After Bariatric Surgery

240 citations, February 2005 in “Diabetes Care”

Patients need long-term care after bariatric surgery to manage potential nutritional and metabolic issues.

research Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery

146 citations, September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition”

Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.

research Bariatric Surgery and Its Effects on the Skin and Skin Diseases

30 citations, January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery”

Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.

research Metabolic Syndrome – A New Definition and Management Guidelines: A Joint Position Paper by Various Polish Medical Societies

20 citations, August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science”

The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.

research Hair Loss After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

19 citations, March 2021 in “Obesity surgery”

Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.

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