Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

Background/aim: This study explored the relationship between concerns about weight and body shape and quality of life in bariatric surgery candidates with morbid obesity regarding the onset of the weight problem in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Materials and methods: We included 453 patients who applied to our…

Diabetic gastroparesis is a chronic complication that increases the risk of perioperative aspiration. Despite adherence to current fasting guidelines, gastric emptying remains difficult to predict in patients with diabetes. However, comparative data on ultrasound-defined gastric contents and residual gastric volume in…

Amaç: Glukagon benzeri peptid-1 (GLP-1) temelli tedaviler obezite yönetiminde belirgin ağırlık kaybı sağlamakla birlikte, iştah ve besin alımındaki azalma; yetersiz protein ve mikro besin ögesi alımı, gastrointestinal tolerans sorunları ve yağsız kütle kaybı açısından klinik kaygılar oluşturmaktadır. Bu derlemenin ama…

BACKGROUND: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective intervention for severe obesity and its metabolic complications, including dyslipidemia. Although several surgical techniques are available, evidence regarding their differential effects on lipid profiles remains inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: To compar…

The present study aimed to examine the short-term safety and tolerability of sodium pentaborate pentahydrate (NaB) and to explore preliminary efficacy and dose selection as secondary objectives in individuals with overweight or obesity. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1/2 trial, conducted f…

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Aim: Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective interventions in the management of obesity. However, it is known that individuals’ success in losing weight and maintaining that weight loss largely depends on their adherence to the surgical process and the accompanying lifestyle changes. Mindfulness practices have…

Abstract This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Comprehensive Emotional Eating Scale (CEES) and examined its associations with emotion regulation, cognitive control, cognitive flexibility and perceived stress in adults. A cross-sectional design was conducted with 1521 adults age…

Background and Objectives: Obesity is a major global public health problem associated with numerous complications. Likewise, the use of antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents has increased with population aging and the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of obesity and an…

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the Glycemic Index (GI) of breads enriched with resistant starch (RS) and assess the impact of RS on appetite‐related parameters. A sample of 10 healthy individuals was recruited for this crossover study. GI was measured by tracking capillary blood glucose levels, using glucose an…

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Aim: To determine the prevalence of preoperative micronutrient deficiencies in bariatric surgery candidates with severe obesity and to examine associations with BMI, age, and sex. Methods: This single-center retrospective observational study included 411 adults (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m 2 ) evaluated for bariatric surgery (2016–…