Malabsorptive (DJOS) or combination bariatric procedures (DJOS + SG) significantly enhance glycemic control in the rat model. These effects are accompanied by increased β-cell numbers and clustering, as well as enhanced β-cell proliferation and differentiation. Furthermore, acinar glandular tissue is increased, while pancreatic adiposity is reduced following bypass surgery.
Schäfer et al. (Fri,) studied this question.