Trends in bariatric surgery, 2002-2012: do changes parallel the obesity trend?
Although bariatric procedures are an evidenced-based effective treatment for obesity, procedure rates were not associated with the increasing obesity and diabetes rates in the United States. Further research is needed to identify factors that affect the adoption and diffusion of bariatric operations to increase diffusion of beneficial innovations and improve overall quality of care and health outcomes.
Heterogeneity in clinical biology of LGC is best reflected after CTRT in presurgical and postsurgical pathologic stages rather than by the baseline stage. Correlation of outcome with presurgical staging may facilitate strategies to individualize therapy for LGC.