Preoperative Weight Loss via Very Low Caloric Diet (VLCD) and Its Effect on Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery

Introduction The effect of preoperative weight loss via very low caloric diet (VLCD) on long-term weight loss post-bariatric surgery (BS) is conflicting. We analysed its impact on weight loss and other outcomes post-BS. Methods Patients ( n  = 306) who underwent sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass...

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Veröffentlicht in:Obesity surgery 2020-06, Vol.30 (6), p.2099-2107
Hauptverfasser: Tan, Sarah Ying Tse, Loi, Pooi Ling, Lim, Chin Hong, Ganguly, Sonali, Syn, Nicholas, Tham, Kwang Wei, Tan, Hong Chang, Chan, Weng Hoong, Wong, Hui Mei, Lee, Phong Ching
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction The effect of preoperative weight loss via very low caloric diet (VLCD) on long-term weight loss post-bariatric surgery (BS) is conflicting. We analysed its impact on weight loss and other outcomes post-BS. Methods Patients ( n  = 306) who underwent sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass from 2008 to 2018 were studied. VLCD was prescribed for 14 days preoperatively. Patients were followed up for 5 years. Postoperative weight loss was compared in patients with preoperative weight gain or weight loss
ISSN:0960-8923
1708-0428
DOI:10.1007/s11695-020-04446-y