Journal of Obesity and Chronic Diseases

Valerio Massimo Magro, Lucia Cicchi, Andrea Sorbino, Carmelo Pirri and Calogero Foti

Sleeve gastrectomy is a vertical gastric resection with tubulation of the residual stomach. It is an irreversible procedure, which causes a marked reduction in appetite and early satiety, with consequent significant weight loss (>70% excess weight).

Lorena Maggiorani, Fabio Antonio Esposito, Sofia Maldonado, Monica Guerrero Gutierrez, Juliana Usta, Sol Ochoa, Maria Ximena Arteaga Pichardo, Felipe Bernate and Luis Gustavo Celis Regalado
The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) compared with metabolic surgery in achieving weight loss among individuals living with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus.

Vítor Patrício Correia, Olavo Costa Gomes, Raquel Lalanda, Pedro Marques, Filipa Nogueira, Carlos Noronha Ferreira and Luís Miranda

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is now a widely performed bariatric procedure; however, staple‐line leaks remain a challenging adverse event. This study evaluates leak rates, management strategies, and weight loss outcomes after ambulatory laparoscopic SG.

Greeshma Rao Koduru, Sankari Menon and Bhavita Tella
The alarming global increase in obesity and diabetes has become a critical public health concern, demanding urgent attention. This review seeks to explore the accelerating trends of these interconnected conditions and evaluate the major contributing risk factors. The purpose is to provide a synthesized understanding of their mutual reinforcement and global burden, highlighting implications for prevention and control.

Saumya Lakshman Gaddalay, Royyuru Kesavi Seshu Priya, Sathvika Reddy Mittapally, Saipriya Thota and Afla Subhana

Obesity management involves a comprehensive approach that combines lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy, and, in some cases, surgical procedures to address the complex and multifactorial nature of the condition.