Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese

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The researchers also noted that reduced absorption of calories in duodenal switch surgery patients can lead to vitamin/nutrition deficiencies and, possibly, malnutrition.

"The effort to better manage the potential vitamin and nutritional deficiencies associated with duodenal switch surgery is worthwhile because it appears that the duodenal switch surgery is more successful in terms of weight loss and resolution of significant obesity-related disease for super-obese patients," Prachand said in the news release.

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The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has more about weight loss surgery.

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