Does weight loss outcome of revisional bariatric operations vary according to the primary procedure?
Weight loss after revision of pure restrictive operations is significantly better than after revision of operations with malabsorptive components. Improvement of comorbidities in the great majority of patients justifies revision of all types of bariatric operations for unsatisfactory weight loss.
Growth hormone may increase the adaptation of intestinal mucosa in aged rats undergoing massive intestinal resection, but requires an adequate nutritional support with increased amounts of high quality protein.