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LANGENBECKS ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
Volume 396, Issue 7, Pages 949-972Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00423-011-0834-3
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Metabolic surgery; Bariatric surgery; Gut hormones; Obesity; Diabetes
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- Swiss National Science Foundation [32003B-120020]
- Ethicon Endosurgery GmbH, Europe
- Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) [32003B-120020] Funding Source: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF)
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Introduction In the almost six decades of bariatric surgery, a variety of surgical approaches to treating morbid obesity have been developed. History and evolution Rather than prior techniques being continually superseded by new ones, a broad choice of surgical solutions based on restrictive, malabsorptive, humoral effects, or combinations thereof, is now available. In fact, in recent years, the advent of surgically modifying human metabolism promises new approaches to ameliorate traditionally medically treated metabolic entities, i.e., diabetes, even in the non-obese. The understanding of the various metabolic effects have led to a paradigm shift from bariatric surgery as a solely weight-reducing procedure to metabolic surgery affecting whole body metabolism. Conclusion The bariatric surgeon now faces the challenge and opportunity of selecting the most suitable technique for each individual case. To assist in such decision-making, this review, Metabolic surgery-principles and current concepts, is presented, tracing the historical development; describing the various surgical techniques; elucidating the mechanisms by which glycemic control can be achieved that involve favorable changes in insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity, gut hormones, adipokines, energy expenditure, appetite, and preference for low glycemic index foods; as well as exploring the fascinating future potential of this new interdisciplinary field.
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