Our center continues on the path of high volumes: since 2017, we have consistently performed over 1,000 bariatric procedures per year, with a peak in 2022 when the number of surgeries exceeded 1,500…
Two of the classic procedures are now almost entirely abandoned: gastric banding and biliopancreatic diversion. Gastric banding, with some exceptions, is a procedure with a low complication rate, but it is not very effective for weight loss and has a high reoperation rate…
Another point worth mentioning is the composition of the team. Over the last 12-15 months, we have had a few departures and some new arrivals. The 2024 team consists of: 5 surgeons (Gabriele D’Alessandro, Anna Fortugno, Stefani….
The new medications for the treatment of overweight and obesity-related complications are molecules already used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (liraglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide)…
With the start of the new year, we can reflect on the year that has just ended and lay the foundation for the year that has just begun. Below are some updates on our center for 2024.
In June 2022, the results of the SPLENDID (Surgical Procedures and Long-term Effectiveness in Neoplastic Disease Incidence and Death) study were published in JAMA (one of the most authoritative medical journals), coordinated by Ali Alimian at the Cleveland Clinic…