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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that 56% of patients experienced hair loss six months after undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with lower preoperative and postoperative zinc and vitamin B12 levels associated with this outcome.
This study found that postoperative excess weight loss and folic acid levels were independent factors influencing the severity of hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Surgery” This study identified changes in serum albumin and calcium levels one month after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as independent factors linked to hair loss in patients with obesity, highlighting the importance of monitoring these nutritional indicators to reduce postoperative alopecia risk.
December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” This study found that three-quarters of patients experienced hair loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with female gender, preoperative serum folic acid, and percent excess weight loss as significant risk factors.
September 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in children and adolescents with obesity, noting the scarcity of data despite emerging evidence of favorable outcomes.