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Meta‐analysis of metabolic surgery versus medical treatment for microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

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This study aimed to examine the effect of metabolic surgery on pre‐existing and future microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in comparison with medical treatment. Although… Click to show full abstract

This study aimed to examine the effect of metabolic surgery on pre‐existing and future microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in comparison with medical treatment. Although metabolic surgery is the most effective treatment for obese patients with T2DM regarding glycaemic control, it is unclear whether the incidence or severity of microvascular complications is reduced.

Keywords: metabolic surgery; surgery; patients type; treatment; microvascular complications; complications patients

Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2018

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