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
