Tag Archives: Gastric Bypass

Army Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $9.5M Settlement Over Botched Gastric Bypass Surgery

January 29, 2024 By: Katherine McDaniel

The medical malpractice lawsuit claims an Army hospital made several errors during gastric bypass surgery, resulting in paralysis and eventual death.

Researchers Propose Bariatric Surgery Outcome Score to Measure Weight Loss Effectiveness

December 12, 2023 By: Katherine McDaniel

To counter balance concerns about bariatric surgery side effects, researchers seek to standardize the reporting of weight loss surgery outcomes, so doctors can better decide which treatments to recommend.

Gastric Bypass Surgery May Increase Risk of Drug Addiction, Study Warns

July 24, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Doctors should evaluate patients' behavioral health before and after gastric bypass surgery to watch for drug addiction, researchers advise.

Fecal Microbiota Transplants Fail to Increase Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery: Study

December 22, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Fecal microbiota transplants have been linked to an increased risk of contracting infections from the donor, resulting in new safety protocols from the FDA.

Women Who Recently Had Weight Loss Surgery Face Increased Preterm and Low Weight Birth Risks

May 12, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Link Between Bariatric Surgery and Colorectal Cancer Risk Evaluated in New Study

March 31, 2020 By: Martha Garcia

Study Finds Weight Loss Surgeries Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Complications

September 06, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

Increasingly Popular Mini-Gastric Bypass Procedure Linked To Increased Risk Of Diarrhea, Other Stomach Problems: Study

April 01, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

Bariatric Surgery Revision More Common After Banding, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Study

January 09, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

Gastric Bypass More Effective Than Sleeves, Bands for Weight Loss, But Carry More Risks: Study

November 13, 2018 By: Martha Garcia