Issue 11/2022
D. Mironova1, V. Mikhneva1, I. Daskalova1, Dr. I. Bogomilov2
1 Clinic of Internal Medicine, UMBAL „St. Anna“, Sofia
2 Clinic of Endocriology and Metabolic Diseases, Military Medical Academy, Sofia
Obesity is a metabolic disease associated with a number of endocrine disorders leading to changes in plasma concentrations, secretion and clearance of multiple hormones. Bariatric surgery is one of the main and effective methods of treating obesity and its accompanying metabolic disorders. The metabolic changes through which the beneficial effects are achieved have not yet been established. One of the reasons leading to a reduction in body weight after this type of surgery is related to a change in food choice, taste functions, hedonic evaluation, motivation and self-control in the postoperative period. Bariatric surgery is a successful treatment method for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and morbid obesity. Achieving a long-lasting effect on body weight requires periodic monitoring of anthropometric, biochemical, and hormonal markers in impaired body weight regulation. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on changes in the regulation of these metabolic markers after bariatric surgery.
Address for correspondence:
D. Mironova
Internal Medicine Clinic, UMBAL „St. Anna“ – Sofia
Dimitar Mollov, St. Mladost, 1
1750, Sofia