Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective, evidence-based treatment for controlling obesity. It is the best treatment option for patients who do not achieve substantial or durable weight loss ...

In the first large, single-institution series directly comparing weight-loss outcomes in super-obese patients, researchers from the University of Chicago found that a newer operation, the duodenal ...

Common side effects include nutritional deficiencies, nausea, and acid reflux. Some long-term side effects or potential complications depend on the type of obesity surgery. Obesity surgery, often ...