As obesity rates rise globally, bariatric and metabolic surgery has become a central approach to managing both excess weight and its associated comorbidities. Beyond reducing body mass, these surgical interventions have demonstrated long-term benefits in treating conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. Procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are now widely performed with minimally invasive techniques, improving recovery times and reducing complication rates. The metabolic effects of these surgeries extend beyond simple caloric restriction, with emerging research exploring hormonal and gut microbiome shifts postoperatively. Individualized patient assessment and long-term follow-up remain key to optimizing outcomes, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of care in this field. As innovations continue, bariatric and metabolic surgery remains a dynamic intersection of surgical technique, endocrinology, and preventive health.
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