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Legacy of the Tehran Obesity Treatment Study: Findings from 10 Years Bariatric Surgery Survey
Behnaz Abiri1, Minoo Heidari Almasi1, Farhad Hosseinpanah1
1Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Context:
This paper aims to review the findings of the Tehran Obesity Treatment Study (TOTS) on obesity and bariatric surgery (BS).
Evidence Acquisition:
The objective of this review is to assess all aspects of BS in individuals with severe obesity, focusing on research conducted within the TOTS framework.
Results And Conclusions:
The TOTS studies have produced significant national-level findings, highlighting critical issues related to the effectiveness and outcomes of bariatric procedures, the importance of comprehensive nutritional management, and the complications associated with these interventions in this population.
