NST Leader: Obesity Epidemic

NST Leader: Obesity epidemic

Malaysia appears to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) problem. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Ring-augmented RYGB in patients with BMI≥50 leads to significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related complications

Ring-augmented RYGB (raRYGB) with a MiniMizer Ring in patients with BMI≥50kg/m2, results in significant weight loss and improvements in obesity-related complications with an acceptable complication rate, according to researchers from The Netherlands.The study’s authors said that numerous studies have shown that the augmentation of the gastric pouch of a RYGB has demonstrated superior long-term weight loss outcomes and better weight maintenance, …