The rising prevalence of obesity, along with high numbers of nonresponders to medical
weight-reduction programs, has led to the evolution and success of bariatric surgery. 1–3
Although this treatment was initially conceived purely for weight loss, bariatric surgery has
since evolved into a treatment for health gain. Several randomized trials and prospective
cohort studies have demonstrated that bariatric surgery is not only superior to usual medical
care for weight loss but also, more importantly, translates into several health benefits …