Emma J. Patterson

TL;DR: The overall risk of death and other adverse outcomes after bariatric surgery was low and varied considerably according to patient characteristics, andExtreme values of body-mass index were significantly associated with an increased risk of the composite end point, whereas age, sex, race, ethnic group, and other coexisting conditions were not.

TL;DR: There was substantial weight loss 3 years after bariatric surgery, with the majority experiencing maximum weight change during the first year, however, there was variability in the amount and trajectories of weight loss and in diabetes, blood pressure, and lipid outcomes.

TL;DR: Laroscopic BPD-DS is a complex, yet feasible, procedure resulting in effective weight loss with an acceptable morbidity, and a BMI >65 was associated with increased morbidity and mortality.

TL;DR: In this large patient cohort, sleep apnea was prevalent (77%) independent of BMI, and most cases were not diagnosed before bariatric surgical consultation, which support the use of routine screening polysomnography beforebariatric surgery.

TL;DR: A laparoscopic approach may be considered a feasible and safe alternative to an open operation and compare favorably with those reported for open reoperative bariatric surgery.