Four studies included adults with type 2 diabetes. The absolute incidence of pancreatic cancer among those participants was 0.04% for those who had bariatric surgery and 0.29% for controls.

Metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS) appears to lower the risk for pancreatic cancer in people with obesity, with a potentially greater effect in those who also have type 2 diabetes (T2D), new ...

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

In 568 patients who underwent bariatric surgery, those who also used a GLP-1 receptor agonist during the preoperative and ...

Angelidi, A. M., et al. (2024) Metabolic–Bariatric Surgery Reduces Pancreatic Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Over 3.7 Million Adults, Independent of Type 2 Diabetes Status.

Metabolic–Bariatric Surgery Reduces Pancreatic Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Over 3.7 Million Adults, Independent of Type 2 Diabetes Status. Article Publication Date. 9-Oct-2024.

Bariatric surgery may significantly lower the risk for obesity-related cancers, including breast, colon, liver, pancreatic, ovarian and thyroid, in patients with obesity. “The primary modality ...

HealthDay News — For individuals with obesity, metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS) is associated with a reduced risk for pancreatic cancer, especially among those with type 2 diabetes (T2D ...

The term bariatric is derived from the Greek words for “weight” and “to treat.” Originally, as its name denotes, this form of surgery was aimed at helping people manage obesity. But as ...

If you plan to undergo gastric bypass surgery under Medicare, it’s important to understand what your plan will and will not cover. You can call Medicare at 800-633-4227 (TTY: 877-486-2048) for ...