Journal article
The effect of omentectomy added to bariatric surgery on metabolic outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Excess visceral adipose tissue has been identified as an important risk factor for obesity-related co-morbidities. Conflicting information exists on whether omentectomy added to bariatric surgery is beneficial to metabolic variables.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of omentectomy added to bariatric surgery on metabolic outcomes SETTING: University Hospital, Canada.
Authors
Lee Y; Pędziwiatr M; Major P; Brar K; Doumouras AG; Hong D
Journal
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Vol. 14, No. 11, pp. 1766–1782
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2018
DOI
10.1016/j.soard.2018.08.003
ISSN
1550-7289