A 62-year-old with obesity class II and OSA on CPAP wants to lose weight. Which surgery has greatest expected excess weight loss and metabolic benefit...

Question

A 62-year-old with obesity class II and OSA on CPAP wants to lose weight. Which surgery has greatest expected excess weight loss and metabolic benefit?

Accepted Answer

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Answer

Adjustable gastric banding

Answer

Sleeve gastrectomy

Answer

Biliopancreatic diversion contraindicated always

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Intragastric balloon

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Bariatric Surgery Selection

A 62-year-old with obesity class II and OSA on CPAP wants to lose weight. Which surgery has greatest expected excess weight loss and metabolic benefit?