Trends in bariatric surgery and incidentalomas at a single institution in Saudi Arabia: a retrospective study and literature review.

Background: Data are lacking on trends in bariatric surgery and the frequency of incidental findings in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: Report on trends in bariatric surgery as well as our experience in incidental findings along with a literature review (mainly on gastrointestinal stromal tumor).

Design: Retrospective chart and literature review.

Incidence of symptomatic cholelithiasis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and its association with rapid weight loss.

Background/aim: The worldwide prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically over the past years. In the Arab region, 66%-75% of adults and 25%-40% of children are either overweight or obese. Bariatric surgery has become the most effective approach for managing obesity and its co-morbidities.