WVU Medicine is playing a lead role in a national clinical study of a minimally invasive surgical procedure for people who've ...

During the procedure of laparoscopic gastric banding, a small stomach pouch is generated by placement of an adjustable band around the upper stomach. Weight loss predominantly occurs as a result ...

Several studies have demonstrated that the short-term weight loss achieved by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is greater ... comparison of various bariatric procedures be conducted.

New research shows bariatric surgery's powerful impact on liver health, reducing fatty liver disease risk and improving ...

Right now, patients with obesity and cirrhosis have few treatments for their progressive liver disease, but a new study ...

At UTMB Health’s Bariatric Surgery Department, patients embark on a journey toward better health that goes beyond weight loss ...