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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that reduces the size of the stomach and helps to decrease the amount of food that a person can eat. This procedure is often used in patients who are at least 100 pounds overweight and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. Bariatric surgery can l…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 55× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-450X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that reduces the size of the stomach and helps to decrease the amount of food that a person can eat. This procedure is often used in patients who are at least 100 pounds overweight and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. Bariatric surgery can lead to a decrease in body weight, an increase in health, and an improvement in overall quality of life. Additionally, bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of severe medical complications associated with obesity, such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 55 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Obesity Management (ISSN 2574-450X).

Journal editorial board
Amit Surve · United States Paola Aceto · Italy Joseph Fomusi Ndisang · Canada

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