Weight-loss surgery seems to lower the risk of colorectal cancer by changing where bile acids enter the small intestine, ...

Gastric Bypass Surgery May Cause Post-op Nutrient Deficiencies Date: October 16, 2007 Source: American College of Gastroenterology Summary: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can emerge after ...

A 41-year-old man with a BMI of 49.1 undergoes Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Eight years later, he presents to his primary care physician with pain in the epigastric region and the left upper quadrant ...

Gastric bypass may have a slight advantage in long-term weight loss. One study shows that after 10 years, ... Malabsorption: The body doesn't absorb enough nutrients from food; ...

“It’s like gastric bypass plus, or sleeve gastrectomy plus,” she said. However, she said it does have some downsides, particularly in terms of malabsorption.

Woman's decision to undergo gastric bypass changes her life. Published: ; Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO – An increasing number of obese adolescents, particularly females, are undergoing gastric bypass surgery. Yet a case study presented Sunday, Oct. 3, at the American Academy of ...

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery involves attaching a small pouch of the ... the long-term risks associated with malabsorption and other complications are still being clarified as an ...

It is well documented that gastric bypass surgery leads to malabsorption causing multiple nutritional deficiencies, including folate (folic acid), which is a key element in the prevention of ...

Purpose Pharmacokinetic considerations in patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are explored. Summary The prevalence of obesity, especially morbid obesity, has dramatically ...

Proximal Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is often referred to as a combination restriction–malabsorption procedure.It involves stapling of the stomach to create a small (≤30.0 ml) upper gastric pouch.