Comparing Two Types of Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery can help people with obesity lose weight, among other potential benefits. But surgery can also cause harm, and outcomes may vary across different procedures. A recent PCORI-funded study compared the benefits and harms of the two most common types of bariatric surgery.
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Posted: September 16, 2021
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