Children's National Medical Center
Study: Lap band surgery effective for morbidly obese children
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, November 30th, 2009
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, involved nearly 50 girls and boys ages 14-17. The participants showed significant decreases in total and android fat mass 2 years after surgery. Android fat has been linked to the development of obesity-related illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, and insulin resistance.
"This study is the first to demonstrate the improvements in overall health and distribution of...
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