In Brief: Surgery Benefits

Daily PostJune 23, 2008

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WEIGHT-LOSS surgery can reduce the risk of cancer for seriously obese patients by more than 80%, say researchers. A study of almost 7,000 patients found a strong association between bariatric surgery and protection from cancer.

Bariatric surgery involves modifications to the stomach or intestines to reduce food intake or calorie absorption.

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