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Nonobese Get Metabolic Benefits From Surgery


 

Dr. De Paula replied that he has found gastric bypass to be less effective in reversing type 2 diabetes than the laparoscopic ileal interposition he and his colleagues have developed.

Dr. De Paula disclosed that his study was partially funded by Covidien.

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