Publications by authors named "Irene Am Friskes"
Lancet Reg Health Eur
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Sleeve gastrectomy is a common weight loss surgery, but its long-term effectiveness compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is unclear, motivating a study to compare their outcomes over five years.
- In a trial involving 628 patients, those receiving RYGB lost more excess BMI (67.1%) compared to sleeve gastrectomy (58.8%), although both procedures showed significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related health issues.
- Patients who underwent RYGB also experienced greater improvement in certain conditions like dyslipidaemia, while the overall health benefits were notable in both surgical groups after the five years of follow-up.
