Title of article
Editorial: Is Bariatric Surgery Safe in Cirrhotics?
Author/Authors
Wu, Roger Albert Einstein Medical Center, USA , Ortiz, Jorge Albert Einstein Medical Center, USA , Dallal, Ramsey Albert Einstein Medical Center, USA
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Abstract
Obesity is associated with an increase in mortality and primary graft nonfunction after liver transplantation (LT). Weight loss is recommended for obese patients in need of LT. Diet, exercise, or medications are rarely successful. Conversely, bariatric surgery can allow patients to achieve significant and sustained weight loss, leading to improvement of obesity-associated comorbidities such as hyperlipidemia and diabetes.
Keywords
Obesity , Liver Cirrhosis , Bariatric Surgery , Anastomosis, Roux , en , Y , Gastrectomy
Journal title
Hepatitis Monthly
Journal title
Hepatitis Monthly
Record number
2557857
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