Does preoperative weight loss predict success following surgery for morbid obesity?

Abstract Background We analyzed preoperative weight loss as a predictor of postoperative success in patients after bariatric surgery. Methods Data were obtained from a retrospective chart review of 562 patients in a multidisciplinary obesity clinic. Results One hundred forty-six patients met the inc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgery 2008-05, Vol.195 (5), p.570-574
Hauptverfasser:	Mrad, Bushr A., M.D, Johnson Stoklossa, Carlene, R.D, Birch, Daniel W., M.Sc., M.D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Bariatric Surgery Comorbidity Compliance Counseling Diet Disease Female Gastric Bypass Gastrointestinal surgery Gastroplasty Humans Life Style Lifestyles Male Morbid obesity Obesity Obesity, Morbid - epidemiology Obesity, Morbid - surgery Outcomes Patients Preoperative Care Retrospective Studies Success Surgery Treatment Outcome Weight control Weight Loss Womens health
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