Abstract:Background: The development of gallstone disease (GSD) after bariatric surgery is a significant problem. The prophylactic effect of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) preparations on the occurrence of cholelithiasis after gastric bypass and longitudinal gastrectomy has been studied. Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ursodeoxycholic acid preparations in the prevention of cholelithiasis in patients after bariatric surgery. Methods: The results of a year-long follow-up for 128 patients afte… Show more
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