Evaluation of the association between preoperative clinical factors and long-term weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Importance Weight loss after bariatric surgery varies, yet preoperative clinical factors
associated with long-term suboptimal outcomes are not well understood. Objective To
evaluate the association between preoperative clinical factors and long-term weight loss
after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Design, Setting, and Participants From June 2001 to
September 2007, this retrospective cohort study followed up RYGB patients before surgery
to 7 to 12 years after surgery. The setting was a large rural integrated health system. Of 1033 …
associated with long-term suboptimal outcomes are not well understood. Objective To
evaluate the association between preoperative clinical factors and long-term weight loss
after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Design, Setting, and Participants From June 2001 to
September 2007, this retrospective cohort study followed up RYGB patients before surgery
to 7 to 12 years after surgery. The setting was a large rural integrated health system. Of 1033 …