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Bariatric Surgical Procedures for Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients: A Review of Comparative Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines [Internet]. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; 2014 Apr 24.

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Bariatric Surgical Procedures for Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients: A Review of Comparative Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines [Internet].

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RESEARCH QUESTIONS

  1. What is the comparative clinical effectiveness and safety of roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy (SG), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) for obese and morbidly obese patients?
  2. What is the comparative cost-effectiveness of specific bariatric surgical interventions (RYGB, SG, and LAGB) for obese and morbidly obese patients?
  3. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding selection of a specific bariatric surgical intervention (RYGB, SG, and LAGB) for obese and morbidly obese patients?
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