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Long-Term Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy Are Compared

November 25, 2025

Bariatric surgery, particularly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG), has emerged as a highly effective intervention for weight loss and metabolic control, but long-term comparative data on sustained weight loss, T2DM remission, and postoperative complications remain inconsistent. Watch Dr. Rebekah Brown discuss her recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons systematic review comparing the modalities, which found that RYGB was more effective for weight loss and control, while SG had a safer profile.

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