Bariatrics

Investigators at University Hospital, Department of Surgery zero in on bariatrics

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, January 4th, 2010

Current study results from the report, 'Low mortality in bariatric surgery 1995 through 2005 in sweden, in spite of a shift to more complex procedures,' have been published. "Bariatric surgery is expanding worldwide. In a previous study, we found a threefold increase in the annual incidence in Sweden between 1987 and 1996," scientists in Uppsala, Sweden report.

"The aim of the present study was to describe the nationwide practice of bariatric surgery until 2005 and determine the perioperative mortality. All bariatric procedures were identified through linkage to the Swedish Inpatient Registry, kept by the National Board of Health and Welfare. Mortality data were...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2010-01-04)

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