Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Morbid obesity has become a significant health problem for the pediatric population. The medical impact of obesity in youth is determinant. Conservative methods for weight loss are disappointing and therefore, bariatric surgery should be considered. AIMS: METHODS: RESULTS: There were no intra- or postoperative complications. After a mean follow-up of 15.1 months (range 5-25 months), all patients but one had reduced BMI (mean BMI of 32.55). In all subjects who lost weight, remission or improvement of the co-morbidities was noted. CONCLUSION: In this study, with a mean follow-up of 15.1 months, LSG was proven to be a safe and effective option of bariatric surgery in adolescents, resulting in a significant weight loss and remission or improvement of co-morbidities. We suggest that LSG might be considered as a single intervention for morbid obesity in adolescents. Long-term studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of LSG and other bariatric surgeries in adolescents.
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Authors | Zohar Landau, Gideon Karplus, Aaron Hanukoglu, Shirli Abiri, Anat Levy, Francis Serour |
Journal | Harefuah
(Harefuah)
Vol. 150
Issue 10
Pg. 765-8, 816, 815
(Oct 2011)
ISSN: 0017-7768 [Print] Israel |
PMID | 22111118
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Body Mass Index
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Gastrectomy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Obesity, Morbid
(complications, surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
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