Weight loss before hernia surgery: does it improve quality of life?
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This study looks at whether obese patients with a large abdominal wall hernia should lose weight before surgery or have surgery right away. About 258 adults with a BMI between 40 and 55 who are not planning weight loss surgery will be randomly assigned to either a weight manageme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benjamin T. Miller • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:19 UTC