The Impact of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Hyperlipidemia: A Systematic Review

Background. Weight loss and reduction in comorbidities can be achieved by longitudinal sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Existing evidence suggests that LSG resolves or improves hyperlipidemia in morbidly obese patients. The aim of this study was to systematically review the effect of LSG on hyperlipidemia....

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Main Authors: Khalid Al Khalifa, Ahmed Al Ansari, Abdul Rahim Alsayed, Claudio Violato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/643530