More, Faster Weight Loss Seen With Gastric Bypass Than Banding
MONDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Gastric bypass surgery results in faster and longer-lasting weight loss than does gastric banding, according to a new study by Swiss investigators.
Gastric bypass superior to lap banding finds study
A new study evaluates the best option in terms of weight loss surgery for those who need it. Researchers found gastric bypass patients lose more weight than gastric banding patients and keep it off longer. Even though banding is a simpler operation, nearly half of those patients were still obese after six years.
Gastric Bypass Surgery More Effective For Weight Loss
Gastric bypass surgery is far more effective against morbid obesity than gastric banding, leading to weight loss that is faster and longer-lasting, a new Swiss study says. According to HealthDay News, the benefits come with an increased risk, however.