Gastric bypass has better outcomes than gastric b and procedures for long-term weight loss , type 2 diabetes control and remission , hypertension , and hyperlipidemia .
Insufficient evidence exists regarding long-term outcomes for gastric sleeve resections
IMPORTANCE Bariatric surgery is an accepted treatment for obesity .
Despite extensive literature , few studies report long-term follow-up in cohorts with adequate retention rates .
OBJECTIVE To assess the quality of evidence and treatment effectiveness 2 years after bariatric procedures for weight loss , type 2 diabetes , hypertension , and hyperlipidemia in severely obese adults .
Health‐related quality of life after gastric banding
Bariatric surgery ameliorates  obesity‐associated diseases  , result ing in psychological and social benefits . Long‐term studies of its effects on quality of life ( QOL ) assessed with well established instruments are lacking . This prospect i ve study investigated the long‐term effects of  gastric b and ing  on health‐related QOL using an obesity‐specific vali date d measure
Gastric bypass has better outcomes than gastric b and procedures for long-term weight loss , type 2 diabetes control and remission , hypertension , and hyperlipidemia .
Insufficient evidence exists regarding long-term outcomes for gastric sleeve resections
IMPORTANCE Bariatric surgery is an accepted treatment for obesity .
Despite extensive literature , few studies report long-term follow-up in cohorts with adequate retention rates .
OBJECTIVE To assess the quality of evidence and treatment effectiveness 2 years after bariatric procedures for weight loss , type 2 diabetes , hypertension , and hyperlipidemia in severely obese adults .