Sercan Yuksel, Md

This study looked at whether a blood test measuring the balance of two hormones, adiponectin and leptin, can predict weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy surgery for severe obesity. Researchers followed 78 adults for 8 months after surgery to see if the hormone ratio was linked t…

This study looked at 80 people with severe obesity who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Researchers measured a blood protein called resistin before surgery to see if it could predict how much dangerous internal belly fat they would lose 8 months later. The goal is to help doctors …