Bariatric surgeries are typically safe and require thorough preparation and follow-up. Life-threatening complications are rare, but possible.

Informing patients about bariatric surgery is a comprehensive discussion, so aim to provide the most up-to-date information about both pre- and post-surgery expectations.

Weight loss medication has been all over the headlines in recent months, but are they the best option to lose weight?

Bariatric surgery is a significant intervention for individuals struggling with obesity. It offers the potential for substantial weight loss, but it also presents a complex array of psychological and ...

Few long-term or controlled studies of bariatric surgery have been conducted to date. We report the 12-year follow-up results of an observational, prospective study of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass that ...

Interview of a lead researcher performing hypnosis-based simulated surgery for weight loss with promising early results.

The magnetic operation is an alternative to what's called the duodenal switch. "And the healing is much better. There's less ...

Health First has reached a major surgical milestone: 20,000 robotic-assisted procedures performed across its system.

Billy Gardell and his character in the 2010s sitcom Mike & Molly had some similarities. Mike, the fictional Chicago police ...