The Incidence of Gall Stones After Bariatric Surgery and Its Association With Weight Loss

Helwan University148 enrolled

Overview

The incidence of Gall Stones after Bariatric surgery and its association with weight loss

Gallstone (GS) formation is common in obese patients, particularly during rapid weight loss.This study aimed to determine the incidence of GS in patients underwent bariatric surgery (BS) and the influence of weight loss on GS formation.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

148

Conditions

The Incidence of Gall Stones After Bariatric Surgery and Its Association With Weight Loss

Interventions

bariatric surgeryPROCEDURE

laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy,or gastric bypass

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * (BMI) ≥35kg/m2 with one or more obesity-related comorbidities * a BMI \> 40 kg/m2 without coexisting medical problems Exclusion Criteria: -a conrtaindication for bariatric surgery

Locations (1)

Dr.hossam hoseiny

Helwan, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The incidence of Gall Stones after Bariatric surgery

Time frame: the period between December 2018 and December 2019

Secondary Outcomes

effect of weight loss on Gall Stones formation after Bariatric surgery

effect of excess weight loss on gall stones formation after bariatric surgery

Time frame: the period between December 2018 and December 2019

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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