Weight change and health outcomes at 3 years after bariatric surgery among individuals with severe obesity
AP Courcoulas, NJ Christian, SH Belle, PD Berk… - Jama, 2013 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Severe obesity (body mass index [BMI]≥ 35) is associated with a broad range of
health risks. Bariatric surgery induces weight loss and short-term health improvements, but
little is known about long-term outcomes of these operations. Objective To report 3-year
change in weight and select health parameters after common bariatric surgical procedures.
Design and Setting The Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) Consortium is
a multicenter observational cohort study at 10 US hospitals in 6 geographically diverse …
health risks. Bariatric surgery induces weight loss and short-term health improvements, but
little is known about long-term outcomes of these operations. Objective To report 3-year
change in weight and select health parameters after common bariatric surgical procedures.
Design and Setting The Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) Consortium is
a multicenter observational cohort study at 10 US hospitals in 6 geographically diverse …