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Alteration in faecal bile acids, gut microbial composition and diversity after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a well established treatment for severe obesity and type 2 diabetes. Although the gut microbiota is linked to the efficacy of LSG, the underlying mechanisms… Click to show full abstract

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a well established treatment for severe obesity and type 2 diabetes. Although the gut microbiota is linked to the efficacy of LSG, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. The effect of LSG for morbid obesity on the gut microbiota and bile acids was assessed here.

Keywords: laparoscopic sleeve; bile acids; sleeve gastrectomy

Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2020

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