The current research status and mechanism of appetite change after bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective way to lose weight, which suppresses appetite through the central nervous system. The mechanisms of appetite change may include gut hormones, adipokines, as well as microbiota in the intestine. (Chin J Endocrinol Metab, 2017, 33: 714-718) Key words: Bariatric surgery; Obesity; Appetite; Gut hormones; Functional magnetic resonance imaging