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What is the most common type of weight-loss surgery performed in teens and adults worldwide?
What is the most common type of weight-loss surgery performed in teens and adults worldwide?
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Intragastric balloon insertion
- Sleeve gastrectomy (correct)
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
What percentage of the stomach is permanently removed in a sleeve gastrectomy?
What percentage of the stomach is permanently removed in a sleeve gastrectomy?
- 90%
- 75% (correct)
- 50%
- 25%
What risks associated with obesity can weight-loss surgeries like sleeve gastrectomies help reduce?
What risks associated with obesity can weight-loss surgeries like sleeve gastrectomies help reduce?
- Cardiometabolic risks (correct)
- Respiratory risks
- Cancer risks
- Bone strength risks
What is the profession of Dr. Miriam Bredella, one of the study co-authors?
What is the profession of Dr. Miriam Bredella, one of the study co-authors?
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In what journal was the new study about the impact of sleeve gastrectomies on bone health published?
In what journal was the new study about the impact of sleeve gastrectomies on bone health published?
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