People who underwent weight-loss surgery had a higher risk of colon cancer compared to the general population, reports a new study.
Top 15 Health Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is done on persons with severe obesity who are unable to lose weight by other methods or those who have obesity-related health issues.
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is done on persons with severe obesity who are unable to lose weight by other methods or those who have obesity-related health issues.
‘The drastic weight loss that occurs with successful bariatric surgery may raise your risk of colorectal cancer.
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In the population-based study of 502,772 individuals with obesity from five Nordic countries, patients who underwent weight-loss surgery had a higher risk of colon cancer than the general population. This risk seemed to increase over time, and it exceeded the elevated risk of obese individuals without such surgery.
The association between weight loss surgery and rectal cancer was weaker, but it tended to increase with longer follow-up.
Kidney Stones are Common after Bariatric Surgery
Learn more about the risks for kidney stones (“nephrolithiasis”) after weight loss (“bariatric”) surgery.
Learn more about the risks for kidney stones (“nephrolithiasis”) after weight loss (“bariatric”) surgery.
DiaBetter Test can Predict Diabetic Remission After Weight Loss Surgery
A new simple DiaBetter test can help predict people likely to develop type 2 diabetes remission after weight loss surgery.
A new simple DiaBetter test can help predict people likely to develop type 2 diabetes remission after weight loss surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery Linked To Food Intolerance And Gastrointestinal Complaints
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is an effective treatment for morbid obesity, but might aggravate gastrointestinal complaints and food intolerance.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is an effective treatment for morbid obesity, but might aggravate gastrointestinal complaints and food intolerance.
