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Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers
Bariatric embolization, left gastric artery embolization, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, bariatric patients, operation, procedure, minimally invasive, obesity
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Weight Loss For Bariatric Patients: Arterial Embolization Versus Gastric Bypass, Morgan Bernhardt
Weight Loss For Bariatric Patients: Arterial Embolization Versus Gastric Bypass, Morgan Bernhardt
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers
The primary aim of this systematic literature review is to determine the safety and efficacy of left gastric artery embolization (LGAE) in comparison to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) for bariatric patients. A total of four prospective studies focusing on left gastric artery embolization were selected and reviewed. A total of five studies were selected that discussed Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. All studies used have a publication date of 10 years or less. The research shows evidence that RYGB, an invasive surgical operation, has been proven to result in long-term efficacy of weight loss but can be associated with a higher risk …