Dear Editor, We read with deep interest and were greatly intrigued by Minakari et al.’s work entitled “Success Rate of Endoscopic Treatment for Post‐Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks: A Systematic Review and […]
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most frequently performed metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) worldwide, accounting for approximately 45–50% of all cases according to the 8th IFSO Global Registry, with similar […]
There is no validated Arabic questionnaire to assess eating disorders (ED) after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) without the need for an interview. We undertook this task.The English-published Eating Disorder […]
The diagnostic accuracy of clinical symptoms in detecting reflux-related abnormalities after One anastomosis gastric Bypass (OAGB) remains unclear. This study evaluates the diagnostic performance of reflux symptoms compared to upper […]
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is crucial in bariatric surgery for detecting gastro-esophageal conditions and incidental pathologies, impacting surgical decisions and outcomes. The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders […]
Obesity remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized chronic diseases, often reduced to a matter of personal responsibility and measured solely by corpulence through body mass index (BMI). This […]
The effects of prior intragastric balloon (IGB) placement on stomach volumetry, surgical technique, and outcomes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) patients are unclear. This prospective cohort study analyzed stomach histology, […]
Obesity: A Multimodal Disease Requiring Ongoing Innovation Obesity is a complex disease affecting nearly every organ system and is associated with various diseases like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular […]
Gastrocolic fistula (GCF) is a rare but serious complication following metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS), primarily caused by leaks from the staple line or anastomotic sites. This systematic review aims to […]
Divergent Guidelines and Practices in MBS The international consensus regarding the necessity of routine preoperative abdominal ultrasonography in metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) remains elusive. Some guidelines advise imaging only […]
