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2. Marc Bessler - Wikipedia

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   In 1997, Bessler was among the first surgeons to perform bariatric surgery laparoscopically in the United States. [7] In 2008, Bessler participated in a trial for "Toga", or transoral gastroplasty, where instruments are passed through a patient's mouth and into the stomach, which is a less invasive form of surgery than laparoscopy.

3. When it comes to weight loss, which is right for you: Surgery ...

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   Options include bariatric surgery or using prescribed medication, such as Ozempic. But how do you know which option is the best for you? Brian Cantor, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S., a bariatric ...

4. Bariatric surgeries drop sharply as people turn to Wegovy ...

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   The demand for weight loss operations dropped sharply last year as the ... The researchers found a 25.6% drop in people undergoing bariatric surgery in the final six months of 2023 compared with ...

5. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a surgical procedure used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size ( stomach reduction surgery ), [ 3 ] reduction ...

6. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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   About 30% of those who undergo VBG achieve normal weight, and about 80% achieve some degree of weight loss. Most studies have suggested that 10 years after surgery, only 10% of patients maintain a minimum weight loss of at least 50% of their total excess weight at the time of their initial surgery. Some patients regain weight.

7. Weight loss surgery has long-term benefits for people with ...

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   Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, leads to better blood sugar control and less medication use long-term in people with type 2 diabetes than non-surgical management with ...