Body Mass Index Thresholds and the Use of Bariatric Surgery in the Field of Kidney Transplantation in Germany.
Dziodzio T, Hillebrandt KH, Knitter S, Nösser M, Globke B, Ritschl PV, Biebl M, Denecke C, Raakow J, Lurje G, Schöning W, Schmelzle M, Kahl A, Fütterer M, Budde K, Eckardt KU, Halleck F, Pratschke J, Öllinger R; German Bariatric Surgery, Kidney Transplantation Group.
Dziodzio T, et al.
Obes Surg. 2022 May;32(5):1641-1648. doi: 10.1007/s11695-022-06000-4. Epub 2022 Mar 19.
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Bariatric surgery (BS) has been established as a superior treatment for obesity compared to conservative measures, but it is unclear whether it is beneficial for patients on the waiting list. METHODS: A national survey consisting of 16 questions was sent to all heads of Ge …
Bariatric surgery (BS) has been established as a superior treatment for obesity compared to conservative measures, but it is unclear whether …