Cardiovascular Risk Factors and DXA-Assessed Body Composition Changes After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A One-Year Retrospective Study

Matej Pekař, Pavol Holéczy, Jitka Macháčková, Aleš Foltys, Zdeněk Švagera, Marek Bužga

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Background: While laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is known to reduce weight, its impact on cardiovascular risk profile through changes in body composition remains unclear.Methods: This retrospective study evaluated 98 patients who underwent LSG, analyzing body composition via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and cardiovascular risk parameters at baseline and 12 months post-surgery. Changes in weight, fat mass, lean mass, atherogenic lipid profile, and glucose metabolism were assessed, along with their interrelationships.Results: Significant reductions were observed in total body weight, fat mass, and lean mass at 12 months post-surgery...