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Estimated weight loss and percentage of those with diabetes who remit at 2 years after conventional bariatric procedures*
| % excess BMI loss† | % remission of diabetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Bilio-pancreatic diversion | 73 | 95 |
| Roux-en-Y gastric bypass | 63 | 80 |
| Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band | 49 | 57 |
Systematic review (Buchwald et al. [6]).
Mean % on BMI in excess of 25% that is lost.
