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27/06/2024
- Gastric bypass is more effective than the other common approach, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, in reducing LDL cholesterol levels. This is a common comorbidity in patients undergoing this type of surgery and a primary agent causing atherosclerosis.
- This is revealed in a study by the Bariatric Surgery Unit at Hospital del Mar, published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology.
- The study's authors argue that this fact should be considered when deciding which technique to use for each patient.
Read more sobre "Gastric Bypass is a Better Alternative to Reduce Bad Cholesterol Levels in Obesity Surgery Candidates"
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