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ReviewDiabetology & metabolic syndrome2025

Metabolic/bariatric surgery optimization: a position statement by Arabic association for the study of diabetes and metabolism (AASD).

Amin Roshdy Soliman, Hesham Magd Eldin Saleem, Amr Abel Hady El Meligi, Mervat Naguib, Rasha Sobh Mohamed, Ghada Rabie Abdelaziz, Maha Rakha, Shereen Abdelghaffar, Abd ElKhalek Hamed, Hany Abd El Rahman Saeed Hammad and 2 more

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Review in Diabetology & metabolic syndrome, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Amin Roshdy SolimanFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University, Nephrology Department, Cairo, Egypt. aminroshdy@kasralainy.edu.eg.
Hesham Magd Eldin SaleemFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Amr Abel Hady El MeligiFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Mervat NaguibFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Rasha Sobh MohamedFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Ghada Rabie AbdelazizFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Maha RakhaFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Shereen AbdelghaffarFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University, Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Abd ElKhalek HamedMilitary Medical Academy, internal medicine Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Hany Abd El Rahman Saeed HammadFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University, Nephrology Department, Cairo, Egypt.
Eman O MahmoudFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt. emanosamamt@kasralainy.edu.eg.
Inass ShaltoutFaculty of Medicine,Cairo University,Internal Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Cairo, Egypt.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

For patients considering bariatric surgery, it is essential to have clear answers to common questions to ensure the success of the procedure. Patients should understand that surgery is not a quick fix but a tool that must be complemented by lifestyle changes, including dietary adjustments and regular physical activity. The procedure carries potential risks that should be weighed against the potential benefits. Health authorities play a critical role in ensuring that bariatric surgery is performed under the highest standards of care. Recommendations are provided to determine who is an appropriate candidate for surgery, what preoperative evaluations are necessary, and how to monitor patients postoperatively to maximize outcomes and minimize risks. Additionally, authorities are responsible for ensuring access to follow-up care, including nutritional support and psychological counseling, which are vital for the long-term success of bariatric surgery.Understanding these aspects by both patients and decision-makers is critical before proceeding with bariatric surgery. The following questions guide patients and healthcare professionals in making informed decisions about the procedure and managing the expectations and outcomes associated with bariatric surgery.

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Anti-obesity medicationsBariatric surgeryEndoscopic approachesGastric BandGastric bypassLaparoscopic bypassMetabolic surgeryMinimally invasive bariatric surgeryOperations for obesityOutcomesRevisional bariatric surgerySleeve GastrectomyType 2 diabetes mellitusWeight loss

Identifiers

PMID39881371
PMCPMC11776182

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