Are different forms of bariatric surgery more of less effective?

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Are different forms of bariatric surgery more of less effective?

Here I discuss the effectiveness of different types of bariatric surgery. There is an inability to determine post operative compliance, however, the most effective despite this is the roux en y gastric bypass procedure.

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