Tag Archives: Gastric Sleeve

Bariatric Surgery Rates Down by 26% in Recent Years: Report

November 12, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

Amid increasing popularity of Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs, researchers indicate that fewer patients are considering weight loss surgery.

Researchers Propose Bariatric Surgery Outcome Score to Measure Weight Loss Effectiveness

December 12, 2023 By: Katherine McDaniel

To counter balance concerns about bariatric surgery side effects, researchers seek to standardize the reporting of weight loss surgery outcomes, so doctors can better decide which treatments to recommend.

Fecal Microbiota Transplants Fail to Increase Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery: Study

December 22, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Fecal microbiota transplants have been linked to an increased risk of contracting infections from the donor, resulting in new safety protocols from the FDA.

Covidien Surgical Stapler Lawsuit Blames Defective Design for Botched Hernia Repair and Gastric Sleeve Surgery

June 09, 2022 By: Irvin Jackson

The Covidien surgical stapler lawsuit claims the manufacturers deceived the FDA and the public by reporting incidents involving the staplers as malfunctions instead of injuries.

Link Between Bariatric Surgery and Colorectal Cancer Risk Evaluated in New Study

March 31, 2020 By: Martha Garcia

Weight Loss Surgery Risks and Benefits Outlined in FDA Discussion Paper

September 09, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

Study Finds Weight Loss Surgeries Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Complications

September 06, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

Gastric Bypass More Effective Than Sleeves, Bands for Weight Loss, But Carry More Risks: Study

November 13, 2018 By: Martha Garcia