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Duodenal Switch Provides Superior Resolution of Metabolic Comorbidities Independent of Weight Loss in the Super-obese (BMI≥50 kg/m2) Compared with Gastric Bypass

Link to Scientific Article :
Duodenal Switch Provides Superior Resolution of Metabolic Comorbidities Independent of Weight Loss in the Super-obese (BMI≥50 kg/m2) Compared with Gastric Bypass

Duodenal switch operation is superior for resolution of metabolic comorbidities in obese patients. The improvement is even more pronounced for those patients with a body mass index over 50. However the difference is noted also for patients for a BMI of less than 50.