Predictors of weight regain in patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
PC Shantavasinkul, P Omotosho, L Corsino… - Surgery for Obesity and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a highly effective treatment for obesity and
results in long-term weight loss and resolution of co-morbidities. However, weight regain
may occur as soon as 1–2 years after surgery. Objectives This retrospective study aimed to
investigate the prevalence of weight regain and possible preoperative predictors of this
phenomenon after RYGB. Setting An academic medical center in the United States. Methods
A total of 1426 obese patients (15.8% male) who underwent RYGB during January 2000 to …
results in long-term weight loss and resolution of co-morbidities. However, weight regain
may occur as soon as 1–2 years after surgery. Objectives This retrospective study aimed to
investigate the prevalence of weight regain and possible preoperative predictors of this
phenomenon after RYGB. Setting An academic medical center in the United States. Methods
A total of 1426 obese patients (15.8% male) who underwent RYGB during January 2000 to …
