BARIATRIC SURGERY

This study followed 1581 adults aged 18-65 who had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) to see how it affects metabolic syndrome over 10 years. Researchers tracked weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. The goal was to understand if surge…

This study looked at whether a 12-week exercise program helps women who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery improve their body composition and metabolism. Twenty women who had surgery at least 3 months prior participated. They did either aerobic exercise alone or a mix of aerobic and …

This study looked at 100 people who were still obese 6 months after weight-loss surgery. Researchers wanted to see if starting the drug liraglutide early helps with more weight loss. The goal is to find the best time to add this medication for better results.

This study tested whether a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block could reduce pain and opioid use after weight-loss surgery in 60 super obese patients (BMI over 50). Patients received either the nerve block or standard pain medication. The goal was to see if the bloc…

This study tested a program that combines positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help people who had weight loss surgery become more physically active. Twelve adults who had surgery 6-12 months earlier and were not very active took part. The program aimed to see if …

This study looked at the safety of giving lidocaine (a numbing medicine) during weight-loss surgery. Fifty adults having laparoscopic bariatric surgery received lidocaine, and researchers measured its levels in the blood at several points and watched for side effects like seizure…

This study looked at whether watching a short educational video before bariatric (weight-loss) surgery could lower patients' fear and help them recover more smoothly. 51 adults who were about to have the surgery took part. Some watched the video, while others did not. The researc…

This study looked at whether using a lower amount of fresh gas during anesthesia (low-flow) can reduce lung collapse (atelectasis) in adults having laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to receive either low-flow or normal-flow anesthesia. The re…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (a type of tapping therapy) can help people who had weight-loss surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of bedsores. 148 adults who had obesity surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-fre…

This study tested whether avoiding opioids during weight-loss surgery could reduce pain and side effects afterward. Sixty adults with severe obesity were randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free or standard opioid anesthesia. Researchers measured pain levels, need for extr…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could reduce the chance of lung collapse after weight-loss surgery. 138 patients with a BMI of 35 or higher took part. The researchers compared the nerve block to standard pain medicine and checked for …

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses to teach patients about their care after bariatric surgery improves their ability to manage their own health. Sixty adults who had weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one group watched a 15-20 minute educational …

This study looked at whether taking collagen supplements by mouth can increase collagen in the skin and improve scar healing. 102 people who had weight loss surgery or a tummy tuck took either collagen pills or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers then compared skin samples a…

This study followed 1,500 obese patients to see what factors help diabetes go away and other health issues improve after weight-loss surgery. Researchers compared patients who had surgery with those who did not, tracking weight, blood sugar, and quality of life. The goal is to be…

This study looked at 18 women who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery 2-3 years earlier. Researchers compared stomach emptying rates between those who lost a lot of weight and those who did not. They used MRI and a special camera to measure how fast food leaves the stomach, aiming to …

This study watched 563 patients during their first night after weight-loss surgery to see how often their oxygen levels dropped and what nurses did about it. Patients received extra oxygen, but researchers wanted to know how many low-oxygen events happened and what actions nurses…

This study followed 46 obese men who had weight-loss surgery (gastric banding, bypass, or sleeve gastrectomy) to see how it changed their sperm quality and other factors related to fertility. Researchers compared sperm count and other characteristics before and after surgery. The…

This study collected blood, stomach, liver, intestine, and fat tissue samples from 360 severely obese adults undergoing bariatric surgery. The goal was to better understand how obesity and surgery affect the body, especially the digestive system. Researchers hope this knowledge w…

This study tested a 10-week program that combines positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help people increase physical activity after bariatric surgery. 58 adults who had surgery 6-12 months earlier and wanted to be more active took part. The program was found to be…

This study checked how safe and effective the easyEndo™ powered stapler is when used in laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. Researchers reviewed the records of 60 patients who had the surgery with this device. The main goal was to see if the stapler worked without causing leaks dur…

This study followed 1,100 adults with severe obesity who were taking the weight-loss drug WEGOVY. Researchers tracked weight changes over 12 months and looked for patterns in who responded best. They also used artificial intelligence to find which factors—like eating habits or bl…

This study looked at how the blood thinner rivaroxaban behaves in people with severe obesity and in those who had weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy). Sixty-seven participants took rivaroxaban for 8 days, and researchers measured drug levels and blood clott…

This study tested a new scoring system called BARSCORE to predict how much vitamin, mineral, and protein supplementation people need after weight-loss surgery. Researchers looked at over 4,500 patients who had different types of bariatric surgery and checked if the score matched …

This study looked at 290 people who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery for obesity. Researchers wanted to see how what they ate during the first year after surgery affected their weight loss. The main goal was to measure changes in body mass index (BMI) one year after the operation.