Bariatric surgery is an umbrella term for any surgery that alters your digestive system — with the goal of reducing weight and improving a person's metabolic function. In general, this type of surgery ...

Among patients with obesity and compensated cirrhosis, bariatric surgery may significantly lower the risk of developing serious liver disease complications, according to a recent study by Cleveland ...

Bariatric surgery is a key offering for many ASCs and gastroenterology practices, despite declines in inpatient surgical volumes for the procedure. Here are five things to know about the recent ...

A common form of weight-loss surgery may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by altering levels of molecules called bile acids in the blood and small intestine. The findings could lead to new treatments ...

Studies have reported cases of people developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. But research is mixed as to whether there’s a link.

Bariatric surgery was associated with higher short-term risks for acute kidney injury (AKI) and nephrolithiasis but lower long-term risks for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure with ...

One type of bariatric surgery was linked with a higher risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to results from the prospective, controlled Swedish Obese Subjects study. Over a median ...

Adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery had greater decreases in HbA1c and body weight than ...

Share on Pinterest Research has shown that bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of a number of diseases. Portra/Getty Images Researchers say bariatric weight-loss surgery can significantly reduce the ...

Reductions in measured GFR after bariatric surgery were positively correlated with baseline measured GFR before surgery, ...

The notion of weight loss to many people who are faced with obesity is not only about looks but also about health, confidence ...