Stool analysis after sleeve gastrectomy vs gastric bypass
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares changes in stool after two common weight-loss surgeries: sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. It aims to understand how these surgeries affect digestion and gut health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with at least one related health issue like diabetes or high blood pressure
- You are scheduled for your first weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass) at Kasr Al-Ainy University Hospitals
- You have not had any previous weight-loss or major stomach or bowel surgery
- You do not have serious kidney, liver, or inflammatory bowel disease, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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