Surgical Removal of Omental Fat Does Not Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Adults

Volume: 139, Issue: 2, Pages: 448 - 455
Published: Aug 1, 2010
Abstract
Background & Aims null Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is an important risk factor for the metabolic complications associated with obesity. Therefore, a reduction in VAT is considered an important target of obesity therapy. We evaluated whether reducing VAT mass by surgical removal of the omentum improves insulin sensitivity and metabolic function in obese patients. null Methods null We conducted a 12-month randomized controlled trial to determine...
Paper Details
Title
Surgical Removal of Omental Fat Does Not Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Adults
Published Date
Aug 1, 2010
Volume
139
Issue
2
Pages
448 - 455
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