The move toward laparoscopic bariatric surgery and the decline in bariatric surgery with concomitant cholecystectomy has led to an increase in gallstone-related complications, new research shows.

During the past decade, the field of bariatric surgery has changed dramatically and the authors concluded that these trends are due, in part, to an increase in the use of laparoscopic techniques ...

A study found laparoscopic surgery had a lower risk of wound infection and incisional hernia than open bariatric surgery, according to findings published in the Archives of Surgery.

Over the years, she’s opened up about her type 2 diabetes diagnosis, her struggle to lose weight and her decision to undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery—a procedure that played an important ...

A laparoscopic system and a bariatric surgery technique are on a new list of seven top clinical innovations expected in the near future, according to a report by MedCity News. Here are the innovations ...

The BCBSA Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) is currently performing two technology evaluations: 1) Bariatric Surgery for lower BMI thresholds; and 2) Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes Mellitus.

Mortality was zero. Anesthesia for restrictive bariatric surgery (both open and laparoscopic approaches) was associated with few complications.

While prevention is key, treating class 2 or 3 obesity often challenges traditional methods with a success rate of 1 in 100, and laparoscopic bariatric surgery isn't universally suitable due to ...

Over the years, she's opened up about her type 2 diabetes diagnosis, her struggle to lose weight and her decision to undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery-a procedure that played an important ...