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Timing Of Maximal Weight Reduction Following Bariatric Surgery: A Study In Chinese Patients, Ting Xu, Chen Wang, Hongwei Zhang, Xiaodong Han, Weijie Liu, Junfeng Han, Haoyong Yu, Jin Chen, Pin Zhang, Jianzhong Di
Timing Of Maximal Weight Reduction Following Bariatric Surgery: A Study In Chinese Patients, Ting Xu, Chen Wang, Hongwei Zhang, Xiaodong Han, Weijie Liu, Junfeng Han, Haoyong Yu, Jin Chen, Pin Zhang, Jianzhong Di
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Introduction: Bariatric surgery is a well-received treatment for obesity with maximal weight loss at 12–36 months postoperatively. We investigated the effect of early bariatric surgery on weight reduction of Chinese patients in accordance with their preoperation characteristics.
Materials and Methods: Altogether, 409 patients with obesity from a prospective cohort in a single bariatric center were enrolled retrospectively and evaluated for up to 4 years. Measurements obtained included surgery type, duration of diabetic condition, besides the usual body mass index data tuple. Weight reduction was expressed as percent total weight loss (%TWL) and percent excess weight loss (%EWL).
Results: RYGB or …