Research

The popularity of bariatric surgery procedures is on the rise. The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery reports that the number of bariatric surgical procedures increased from about 16,000 in the early 1990s to 220,000 in 2008.
As the number of procedures increases, so does the need for research to:

• better understand the long-term effects of bariatric surgery
• discover the best way to care for patients before, during, and after, bariatric surgery procedures

What We’re Doing

The surgeons of the Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery (MIBGS) Program at Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC are currently researching the effects and outcomes of bariatric surgery, as well as the biochemical mechanisms of obesity.
Using the vast research resources within the University of Pittsburgh, MIBGS surgeons are able to participate and excel in numerous national and international research studies and clinical trials.

Our surgeons use a multidisciplinary, clinical approach to research, collaborating with:

• pulmonologists
• cardiologists
• endocrinologists
• psychologists
• nutritionists
• exercise specialists

Our motivation to offer the highest quality and most effective treatments for obesity —  and its associated medical conditions —  is wonderfully supported by the dedication and participation of our patients.

If you’re interested in participating in a research study, see our current Clinical Trials.