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Study Comparison Of Gastric Bypass And Gastric Banding Surgeries In Obese Patients

Extremely obese patients who undergo gastric bypass procedures may have fewer complications, a greater reduction in obesity-related diseases, more weight loss and a higher level of satisfaction than those who have gastric banding procedures, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. [click link for full article]

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