Metabolic Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Short and Mid-Term Effects on Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension in Patients with Obesity

Key Points

• Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy significantly improves metabolic outcomes, particularly in type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
• Improvements include a notable reduction in diabetes prevalence, observed in approximately 60% of cases post-surgery.
• Assessment of outcomes was conducted via longitudinal patient follow-up during the short and mid-term periods after surgery.
• These findings may highlight a promising intervention for obesity-related health issues, though long-term effects require further study.