Summary:
In patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), a combination of preoperative HDL-C and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) significantly predicted postoperative visceral fat reduction
compared to evaluating these factors independently, offering clinicians a personalized basis for improving preoperative assessment and outcomes.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) for obesity-related visceral fat reduction. |
| Intervention | Preoperative assessment using combined HDL-C level and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) measures. |
| Comparison | Evaluating HDL-C or VAT as individual predictors of postoperative VAT reduction. |
| Outcome | The combination of preoperative HDL-C and VAT was a more accurate predictor of postoperative VAT reduction, providing a strong theoretical basis for enhanced preoperative assessments and enabling personalized management to improve patient outcomes. |
Source: Yilan Sun, et al. “HDL-C and Visceral Adipose Tissue as Combined Predictors of Visceral Fat Changes Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Read article here.