Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a widely recognized marker of subclinical atherosclerosis. Emerging evidence suggests that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), such as ANRIL, may contribute to the development of vascular […]
Obesity is a growing global epidemic associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Metabolicbariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective intervention for obesity and its associated medical problems. However, eating disorders (EDs) […]
There is a notable increase in metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) procedures, the numbers of patients treated, and volume of scientific articles published. However, it is not clear whether there […]
A 56-year-old female presented with recurrent weight gain (RWG) and vomiting, 10 years after open VBG. Imaging and endoscopy revealed an anatomically distorted pouch, two staple line dehiscences, and a […]
Over the past 20 years, one-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) combined with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained wide acceptance for the management of cholecystocholedocholithiasis (CCL). Despite this, the […]
Suboptimal clinical response (SCR) after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is often attributed to gastric pouch and gastrojejunostomy dilatation. Ring placement, which includes a ring to prevent pouch dilatation, may […]
Obesity is a global health challenge, and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become a cornerstone of its management. While MIS offers patients faster recovery and reduced postoperative pain, it imposes […]
Metabolic bariatric surgeries (MBS) have gained widespread popularity as effective treatments for obesity and its related comorbidities. According to the 8th International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic […]
