Bariatric surgery post-liver transplantation in Belgium: Significant weight loss and metabolic improvements observed with favoring sleeve gastrectomy.

Bariatric surgery post-liver transplantation in Belgium showed significant and sustained weight loss, resolution of metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease, and favorable metabolic outcomes. Sleeve gastrectomy was the favored procedure, leading to improved clinical and biochemical markers. Despite a small sample size, the results suggest the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery in liver transplant recipients.

Journal Article by Onghena L, Geerts A (…) van Nieuwenhove Y et 9 al. in Liver Transpl

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