AUG 11, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
The effect of a new reconstructive stage of biliopancreatic diversion on body composition, type 2 diabetes mellitus remission, and quality of life in patients with morbid obesity
Issues of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
A sound prospective comparative study with clinically relevant endpoints (weight loss, diabetes remission, quality of life) and modest sample size, showing superiority of a novel surgical technique, but limited by non-randomized design and single-centre nature.
Reported
Excess weight loss (%)78.7% vs. 72.2%
p-value for excess weight loss0.001
Fat mass reduction (%)22.5% vs. 24.2%