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Kai Tai Derek Yeung
Researcher at Imperial College London
Publications - 6
Citations - 183
Kai Tai Derek Yeung is an academic researcher from Imperial College London. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Internal medicine. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 4 publications receiving 93 citations. Previous affiliations of Kai Tai Derek Yeung include St Mary's Hospital.
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Does Sleeve Gastrectomy Expose the Distal Esophagus to Severe Reflux?: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
TL;DR: The postoperative prevalence of GERD, esophagitis, and BE following SG is significant and the long-term outcomes of this commonly performed bariatric procedure should be considered alongside its weight loss and metabolic effects.
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The impact of bariatric surgery on serum tryptophan–kynurenine pathway metabolites
Kai Tai Derek Yeung,Nicholas Penney,Luke Whiley,Hutan Ashrafian,Matthew R. Lewis,Sanjay Purkayastha,Ara Darzi,Elaine Holmes +7 more
TL;DR: In this article , the immediate effects of bariatric surgery on serum tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites in individuals with type 2 diabetes and BMI > 30 were explored.
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The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Serum Tryptophan-Kynurenine Pathway Metabolites
Kai Tai Derek Yeung,Nicholas Penney,Luke Whiley,Hutan Ashrafian,Matthew R. Lewis,Sanjay Purkayastha,Ara Darzi,Elaine Holmes +7 more
TL;DR: Bariatric surgery, in particular RYGB reduces serum levels of tryptophan and its downstream kynurenine metabolites, which are associated with T2D and thought to be potentially mechanistic in systemic processes leading to insulin resistance.
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Response to the Comment on "'Does Sleeve Gastrectomy Expose the Distal Esophagus to Severe Reflux?' So What? Keep the Big Picture in Perspective".
TL;DR: The decision making and consent process behind procedures needed to be considered alongside its weight loss and metabolic effects as well as pre and postoperative screening consensus, the paper felt.
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Is Type 2 Diabetes a Surgical Disease
TL;DR: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects and will continue to affect more and more people across the globe, leading to significant morbidity, mortality and burden on healthcare systems.