Sustained clinical and economic impact of sleeve gastrectomy: Beyond weight loss

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• Sustained clinical benefits from sleeve gastrectomy include significant weight loss and health improvements, making it a lasting intervention.
• Economic impacts reveal substantial cost savings linked to reduced disease burden in individuals post-surgery, supporting its affordability.
• Assessment of clinical outcomes incorporates weight loss, diabetes remission, and improved quality of life as key metrics of effectiveness.
• Findings highlight the importance of considering both clinical and economic factors when evaluating the efficacy of bariatric surgery options.