The Effects on Obesity Related Peptides of Laparoscopic Gastric Band Applications in Morbidly Obese Patients

The Effects on Obesity Related Peptides of Laparoscopic Gastric Band Applications in Morbidly Obese Patients

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between weight loss and resistin, apelin, chemerin, and visfatin after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Methods: The study group consisted of 19 patients who were operated on for morbid obesity (BMI: 48.7 ± 6.6 kg/m2),...

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Main Authors: Pinar Cigdem Arica, Seval Aydin, Ulgen Zengin, Ahmet Kocael, Anil Orhan, Kagan Zengin, Remise Gelisgen, Mustafa Taskin, Hafize Uzun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
Subjects:
morbid obesity
gastric banding
resistin
apelin
chemerin
visfatin
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2017.1280564

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2017.1280564

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