Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Weight Loss in Obese Patients: Which Is More Effective? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Laura GARCÍA-HONORES,
Jose CABALLERO-ALVARADO,
Alexander BUSTAMANTE-CABREJOS
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is the most effective option to reduce weight in morbid obesity patients. The techniques most employed are the restrictive surgery laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), surgical procedures of intestinal malabsorption, and both types (restrictive and intestinal malabsorption) such as the Roux-en-Y laparoscopic gastric bypass (RYLGB). AIMS: To determine if LSG is more effective than RYLGB for weight loss. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out, including f… Show more
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