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• Bariatric Surgery Rates Down by 26% in Recent Years: Report

  November 12, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Study suggests that many patients seeking weight loss are foregoing bariatric surgeries, and instead moving toward the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.

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

  March 31, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Bariatric surgery may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer, according to the findings of a new study.

• Weight Loss Surgery Risks and Benefits Outlined in FDA Discussion Paper

  September 9, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is looking for input on new guidance on how to weigh the risks and benefits for devices used in weight loss surgery.

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

  January 9, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that patients who undergo gastric banding or vertical banding weight loss surgery are more likely to need revision surgery or convert to gastric bypass later.

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

  November 13, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that gastric bypass may be the most effective form of weight loss surgery, but also carries the highest risk of adverse events.

• Bariatric Surgery May Increase Risk of Suicide: Study

  January 16, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that bariatric surgery may be linked to an increased risk of suicidal behavior and self-harm.

• Weight Loss Surgery May Increase Risk of Suicide Attempts: Study

  October 9, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Patients who undergo weight loss surgery are more likely to attempt suicide, according to the findings of a recent study.

• Bariatric Surgery Side Effects May Carry Hidden Pregnancy Risks: Study

  March 2, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found both risks and benefits for pregnant women who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery.

• Bariatric Surgery Linked to Acute Pancreatitis Risk

  January 23, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that bariatric surgery appears to increase the risk of acute pancreatitis.

• Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery May Change How You Taste Food: Study

  November 6, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  New research indicates that some bariatric surgery patients experience a loss in taste intensity, but that also contributes to their losing weight.