Bariatric procedures refer to different types of surgeries that help people with severe obesity to lose weight. These surgeries work by reducing the size of the stomach or changing the way it absorbs food. Full definition
The other article was another review of the long - term evidence for the three most commonly used kinds of bariatric surgery: Roux - en - Y gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding, which respectively account for 47 percent, 28 percent, and 18 percent of bariatric procedures worldwide. (sciencedaily.com)
Patients who received the gastric sleeve, which is the fastest growing new bariatric procedure, were less likely to experience metabolic syndrome remission than patients who had a traditional gastric bypass. (sciencedaily.com)
Some studies have linked certain bariatric procedures to higher risk of substance abuse, suicide, and nutritional deficiencies, but more research is needed on these potential complications using careful long - term follow - up. (sciencedaily.com)