Why the study?
Does the Fobi-Capella operation improve pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with morbid obesity?
Population
20 patients with morbid obesity, 75% female, average age 40.5 ± 10.27 years
Comparison
Fobi-Capella operation (bariatric surgery) vs Preoperative baseline
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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May improve pulmonary function after bariatric surgery in morbid obesity; hypothesis-generating pending randomized confirmation.
Does the Fobi-Capella operation improve pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with morbid obesity?
Bariatric surgery (Fobi-Capella operation) is associated with significant weight loss, improved pulmonary function, and enhanced quality of life at six months post-operation in patients with morbid obesity.
Xavier et al. (2010) studied this question.
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