The perioperative risk is similar and low for both laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB); therefore, that risk should not be a deciding factor in the ...

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open evaluates the differences in perioperative outcomes between laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Study: ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . McTigue and colleagues analyzed data from 9,710 adults with type 2 diabetes who underwent Roux-en-Y or sleeve ...

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) led to greater excess body mass index (BMI) loss than sleeve gastrectomy in patients with severe obesity over 10 years, with the latter procedure being associated with ...

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Credit: Getty Images Our easy-to-read fact sheet provides an overview of weight loss surgical procedures, such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians ...

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) was associated with an increased risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD)-related hospitalizations compared with sleeve gastrectomy and a weight management program, a ...

Gastric bypass is often the best type of bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes, but other options like sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch may work better, depending on your health needs. Bariatric ...