Very low energy diets prior to bariatric surgery may reduce postoperative morbidity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Very low energy diets prior to bariatric surgery may reduce postoperative morbidity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

PurposeTo optimize patients prior to bariatric surgery, very low energy diets (VLEDs) are often employed for 2–4 weeks preoperatively. They are known to result in preoperative weight loss, decrease liver volume, and decrease surgeon-perceived operative difficulty. Their impact on postoperative morbi...

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Main Authors: Tyler McKechnie, Yung Lee, Joanna Dionne, Aristithes Doumouras, Sameer Parpia, Mohit Bhandari, Cagla Eskicioglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
bariatric surgery
weight loss
very low energy diet
very low calorie diet
postoperative complications
randomized controlled trials
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1211575/full

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