Effects of bariatric surgeries on obesity and comorbidities

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to the editor: I was pleased to see the article on bariatric surgery. This is a very important and pertinent subject for primary care physicians. The article was excellent, and relatively comprehensive. However, some important issues were omitted.Different bariatric procedures do not affect obesity and comorbidities similarly. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) produce a metabolic effect and are the most powerful interventions for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. This contrasts with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), which does not have a significant metabolic effect.