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Sep 19, 2003 |
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Abstract: New developments in gastric bypass procedures and physiological mechanisms
Since the gastric bypass was first described for weight-reduction surgery almost 50 years ago, a number of remarkable contributions have been made to the field. These advances have led to significant modifications of the technique, evolution of laparoscopic bariatric surgery equipment, and improvement of long-term results. |
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Jun 20, 2003 |
Article |
Gastrointestinal Surgery for Severe Obesity
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Gastrointestinal surgery may be the best option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As in other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity. |
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Nov 12, 2002 |
Article |
Obese Patients Seeking Weight Loss Surgery Often Require Psychological Screening
Most patients seeking radical gastric bypass surgery suffer from some form of mental health problem and should first be evaluated by a mental health worker, according to a study completed by psychologists and surgeons at the Center for Weight Reduction at Montefiore Medical Center. |
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Oct 28, 2002 |
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Study Shows Obesity Surgery Improves Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Patients who elect to undergo minimally invasive gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity not only achieve significant and long-term weight loss, but their problems with gastroesophageal reflux, abdominal pain and other symptoms of gastrointestinal distress improve, according to Dr. Ronald H. Clements of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). |
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Oct 28, 2002 |
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Hunger Hormone May be Key in Weight Loss
Thousands of obese Americans know firsthand that gastric bypass surgery can achieve long-term weight loss when dieting, exercise and medications have failed. The reason for the difference may hinge on a recently discovered appetite-stimulating hormone, according to an article in the May 23, 2002 New England Journal of Medicine. |
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Oct 25, 2002 |
Article |
When Your Bulge Won’t Budge: Liposuction for the Treatment of Unwanted Fat
The most rewarding part of diet and exercise is the physical changes your body experiences. However, sometimes these aren't enough to tone and shape those stubborn body parts like the thighs, abdomen, buttocks and arms. These pockets of fat that are resistant to a healthy diet and exercise can be removed through liposuction, a safe and effective treatment option.
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