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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2014; 6(6): 101-106
Published online Jun 27, 2014. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i6.101
Published online Jun 27, 2014. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i6.101
Figure 2 Body mass index and % of excess weight loss before and after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic re-sleeve gastrectomy.
Data are expressed as means and standard deviations. BMI decrease and %EWL increases for few months (mo) after LSG, then patients start to regain weight. After LRSG, BMI decreases and %EWL increases again. BMI: Body mass index; %EWL: % of excess weight loss; LSG: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; LRSG: Laparoscopic re-sleeve gastrectomy.
- Citation: Cesana G, Uccelli M, Ciccarese F, Carrieri D, Castello G, Olmi S. Laparoscopic re-sleeve gastrectomy as a treatment of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2014; 6(6): 101-106
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v6/i6/101.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v6.i6.101