Publications by authors named "Wan-Ling Tu"
Introduction: Defining recurrent weight gain after metabolic bariatric surgery poses a significant challenge. Our study aimed to standardize recurrent weight gain measurements in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and ascertain its association with comorbidity progression.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective data analysis on 122 patients who underwent LSG, tracking their progress over 2-7 years.
Article Synopsis
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a safe bariatric surgery that effectively improves glycemic control and reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in obese patients with a BMI over 35.
- A study involving 95 obese patients showed significant improvements in health indicators like blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol following LSG, with many patients achieving remission from type 2 diabetes for at least a year.
- Overall, LSG not only promotes weight loss and metabolic health in obese individuals but also lowers the likelihood of future cardiovascular complications.
Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the predictive tool, 6M50LSG scoring system, to identify suspected poor responders after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).
Methods: The 6M50LSG scoring system has been applied since 2019. Suspected poor responders are defined by EBWL at 1 month < 19.