The Risk of Leakage and Bleeding After Using the Ezisurg Endostapler Technique for Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Obesity is a growing global health issue, with a prevalence rate of 28.8% in Jordan. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity, yet complications such as postoperative bleeding and leakage remain significant concerns.

Ursodeoxycholic Acid Prophylaxis and the Reduction of Gallstone Formation After Bariatric Surgery: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Gallstone formation following bariatric surgery poses a significant clinical concern, prompting various preventive strategies, including ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) prophylaxis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of UDCA in preventing gallstone formation after bariatric surgery. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in major databases up to September 2023, identifying 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) meeting the inclusion criteria.