Biological effects of bariatric surgery on obesity-related comorbidities

Bariatric surgery outcomes in black patients with super morbid obesity: a 1-year postoperative review

“…There is a direct correlation with increasing BMI and the prevalence of multiple co-morbidities, including hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, degenerative joint disease, and several cancers, all of which have a negative impact on life expectancy and health care expenditures [3][4][5]. For the super morbid obese (SMO), defined as a BMI ≥50 kg/m 2 , medical weight loss solutions have been ineffective [6][7].…”

Obesity and Prostate Cancer Incidence and Mortality: A Systematic Review of Prospective Cohort Studies

“…Obesity is an established risk factor for many chronic medical conditions and several types of cancer, including colorectal, endometrial and breast [4,5,6,7]. Its potential link to prostate cancer (PCa), which is the most common malignancy in men in developed countries and the second most common worldwide, has attracted many clinicians' attention [8,9,10,11].…”

Patient Experience after Gastric Banding Surgery and Need for Healthcare Communication

“…Bariatric surgery, as treatment for obesity, results in greater weight loss and reduction in comorbid conditions such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and hypertension, compared with other approaches [8,9]. Increased numbers of bariatric surgeries are likely related to the availability of minimally invasive surgical techniques, increased healthcare communication, and increased patient satisfaction with these effective long-term weight loss options [10,11]. Although bariatric surgery is becoming more common, there is a paucity of healthcare communication about individual experiences following surgery.…”