Effectiveness of surgery in relation to comorbidity resolution, as indicated by reduction in or cessation of medications
| Comorbidity | No. (%) of patients |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure (n = 12*) | |
| Reduction in medications | 7 (58) |
| Cessation of medications | 5 (42) |
| Obstructive sleep apnea (n = 7) | |
| Reduction in medications | NA |
| Cessation of medications | 3 (43) |
| Dyslipidemia (n = 11) | |
| Reduction in medications | 4 (36) |
| Cessation of medications | 7 (64) |
| Diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) (n = 7) | |
| Reduction in medications | 4 (57) |
| Cessation of medications | 3 (43) |
| Diabetes (insulin-dependent) (n = 4) | |
| Reduction in medications | 1 (25) |
| Cessation of medications | 3 (75) |
NA = not applicable.
↵* Two patients were lost to follow-up.