Gallstone formation in the gallbladder can develop due to various reasons. Obesity is an independent risk factor for the formation of gallstones. In other words, gallstones are more commonly seen in obese individuals. After obesity surgery, the frequency of gallstone formation increases with weight loss. The risk of developing gallstones after obesity surgery is approximately...
GASTRIC BOTOX Gastric Botox temporarily paralyzes the muscles in the stomach, delays gastric emptying, and can create a feeling of fullness. It is anticipated that patients who undergo gastric Botox will feel hunger less frequently, will be satisfied with smaller portions, and will experience a feeling of fullness more quickly. Based on this idea, it...
GASTRIC BOTOX Obesity continues to be a serious health issue that is increasingly prevalent worldwide. Research is ongoing into various surgical techniques, drug treatments, and non-surgical endoscopic methods for controlling obesity. According to our current scientific data, surgical interventions remain the most effective and long-lasting treatment option for obesity. Botulinum toxin is a toxin produced...
2022 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY (ASMBS) AND INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR THE SURGERY OF OBESITY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS (IFSO): INDICATIONS FOR METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY The concept of pandemic has entered our lives due to the recent emergence and ongoing effects of the coronavirus outbreak. A pandemic is defined as a general term...
The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide and has become a significant public health issue in many countries. Surgical treatment for obese patients is an accepted treatment strategy globally. Hair loss is a common complication following obesity surgery. Studies have shown that approximately half of the patients after obesity surgery experience hair loss (57%). It...
Dumping syndrome occurs as a result of the rapid passage of food into the small intestine. It can be seen after obesity surgeries as well as in the course of certain diseases. Bariatric surgeries are almost always operations that involve intervention in the stomach and the small intestine following it. The changes that occur in...
The most effective known treatment for obesity is surgery. These treatments involve surgical intervention in organs or tissues that function normally in order to achieve better health. It is desired that the side effects of these surgeries are minimal. The existence of side effects from the surgeries, the potential for new diseases to arise in...
Obesity surgeries have been associated with increased pregnancy rates afterward. Patients should be informed about the need to avoid pregnancy for the first year following surgery. Conceiving during the weight loss process is not recommended. Despite these warnings, early pregnancies may still occur after surgery. The health of the mother will directly impact the health...
In recent years, the prevalence of obesity has been rapidly increasing and is on its way to becoming the most common disease in history. Many methods, such as dieting, increasing physical activity, or medication, are used to treat obesity, but the success rate with these methods is very low. Today, surgery is the most effective...
