A common form of weight-loss surgery may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by altering levels of molecules called bile acids in the blood and small intestine. The findings could lead to new treatments ...

Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that alters the digestive system to help individuals with obesity lose weight by ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- In order to maximize weight loss, a GLP-1 receptor agonist may be needed both before and after bariatric ...

Amgen said on Monday its experimental therapy helped patients with advanced gastric cancer live longer when combined with ...

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln has launched a new bariatric surgery program at Lincoln Hospital, located in New York City. According to a July 10 news release, the new program will offer a range of ...

The higher a person’s BMI, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of emergency department visits and readmission.

Wegovy is a drug used for weight loss and weight management. Learn whether the drug can be used by someone who has had gastric sleeve surgery.

Coronary Artery Disease and Coronary Bypass Surgery About Coronary Bypass Surgery The goal of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is to improve blood flow to your heart. The heart is a muscle about ...

The first gastric bypass patient identified with visceral malrotation had the surgery canceled and returned later for a gastric banding procedure.

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

Pharmacokinetic Considerations in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients April Smith; Brian Henriksen; Andrew Cohen Disclosures Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2011;68 (23):2241-2247.