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Results and complications of Bariatric Surgery.
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Exploring Māori Experiences of Bariatric Surgery
… present evidence encasing Māori experiences of bariatric surgery using Kaupapa Māori Research (KMR) methodology to lay the foundations for future research on Māori health and bariatric surgery. Methods A mixed methods approach was used to address the overall study aim. First, the thesis aimed to …
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Psychological and social aspects of bariatric surgery
… associated with successful weight loss after bariatric surgery are reviewed.The second part is an empirical paper, which investigates the experiences of women who have successfully lost weight following bariatric surgery, specifically with reference to changes in self-concept. Seven women were …
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Reducing Early Hospital Readmission Rates After Bariatric Surgery
<p>The prevalence of 30-day readmission after bariatric surgery is 0.6% to 11.3%, with a single hospital readmission nearly tripling the average 180-day cost of the surgery. Given that nearly 50% of early readmissions are preventable, close postoperative follow-up may allow for early identification …
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Cholecystectomy During Bariatric Surgery
Background: Surgeons performing bariatric surgery for morbid obesity vary widely in their use of concurrent cholecystectomy. Methods: A decision model was developed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of current strategies: routine concurrent cholecystectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) …
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Psychological Profiles in a Female Bariatric Surgery Sample
… who work with morbidly obese patients who seek bariatric surgery as the method for weight control. Surgery should be performed on patients who are psychologically ready to adjust to the stringent post-operative lifestyle.</p> <p>The purpose of the present study was (1) to compare two groups of …
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DISSECTION TECHNIQUES IN POST-BARIATRIC ABDOMINOPLASTY
Introduction Post-bariatric abdominoplasty represents a critical reconstructive step for patients who have undergone massive weight loss. Despite its functional and aesthetic benefits, seroma remains one of the most frequent postoperative complications, often linked to tissue trauma and thermal …
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The Impact of Diet And Psychosocial Factors Post Bariatric Surgery
<p>Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that has been found to be an effective option for weight loss. Despite the benefits of bariatric surgery, little is known about the psychosocial factors that may impact weight outcome. The present study attempted to examine patients’ level of perceived …
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Body Image and Quality of Life Among Postsurgical Bariatric Patients
<p>In recent decades, bariatric surgery has become an increasingly popular intervention for the treatment of morbid obesity. Bariatric surgery leads to substantial improvements in physical health (e.g., weight loss, increased life expectancy) and psychological health (e.g., body image, quality of …
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Retention and Attrition in Bariatric Surgery Research: A Qualitative Study
<p>Problem: Longitudinal bariatric surgical research studies often lack information on retention and attrition of study participants and the strategies utilized to optimize these. The potential for attrition bias with adverse effects on validity, reliability, and generalizability increases over …
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Factors Associated With Long Term Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Background. Although bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for morbid obesity, long-term weight regain is a significant problem after surgery. Few studies have assessed the association between eating behaviors, psychological factors and lifestyle factors as well as postoperative factors and …
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Adoption of recommended eating behaviors following bariatric surgery : predicting group membership
… & depression) would accurately classify bariatric patients into one of three groups—maintenance, relapse, or recovery—related to adherence to post-surgical nutrition recommendations. One hundred sixty one female bariatric patients aged 18 years or older who had undergone surgery at least …
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Obesity from body to brain. The effect of metabolic bariatric surgery
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The development of a mouse model of post-bariatric hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia
BACKGROUND: Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), a complication of gastric bypass surgery, is characterized by postprandial hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. To date, the etiology of PBH has not been fully elucidated. OBJECTIVE: To develop a murine model of PBH by experimentally modifying candidate …
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An Examination of Factors that Contribute to Binge Eating among Bariatric Patients
… eating disorder among individuals presenting for bariatric surgery. The majority of patients with pre-surgical binge eating experience a short-term reduction in binge eating symptoms following surgery. However, binge eating symptoms can re-emerge. This quantitative study examined variables related …
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The Determinants of Hospital Adoption and Expansion of Bariatric Procedures: A Resource Dependence Perspective
… of obesity among Americans, the utilization of bariatric surgery, a medical innovation, has increased rapidly among U.S. hospitals. Generally, current literature only states that the volume of bariatric procedures is increasing dramatically.Very limited studies have been conducted to investigate …
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Life After Bariatric Surgery: Men's Perspectives on Self-concept, Intimate Relationships, and Social Support
… experiences and perspectives of men who have had bariatric surgery. The researcher specifically explored life after bariatric surgery, with a focus on men's perspectives of self-concept, intimate relationships, and social support. Phenomenology was utilized and the researcher conducted 60-90 …
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Improving Perioperative Pain in Bariatric Surgery Patients with use of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Blocks
… continuum of care among a sample of bariatric surgery patients.</p> <p><strong>Background: </strong>Pain remains an issue for patients after metabolic and bariatric surgery. Opioids have been the standard of care for decades but are not without risks and side effects. Innovative …
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EXAMINATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY WITHIN A YEAR OF BARIATRIC SURGERY
Objective: While bariatric surgery is an established intervention for severe obesity, its impact on mental health outcomes remains unclear, with mixed findings across existing literature. This study examined the extent to which psychosocial and demographic factors, specifically type of bariatric …
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