Last updated July 11, 2026
Key finding
The first patient showed significant weight loss after 12 months.
This study evaluated robotic surgical strategies for managing Type 2 diabetes, showing promising outcomes in weight loss and insulin reduction.
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Moderate
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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study evaluated robotic surgical strategies for managing Type 2 diabetes, showing promising outcomes in weight loss and insulin reduction.
These findings suggest that robotic surgical interventions could be a viable option for patients with Type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to significant improvements in weight management and metabolic health. This could reduce the burden of diabetes-related complications and improve quality of life.
Non-randomized study design limits causal inference. Small sample size may affect generalizability. Lack of long-term follow-up data.
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Alcides JBF, Marcos B, Gabriel CB, Rafaella MB, Virgílio FR, Luiz AVD. Robotic Surgical Strategies Targeting Hormonal Modulation and Sympathetic Overactivity in Type 2 Diabetes. Frontiers in Surgery. 2025;12:1657656. doi:10.3389/fsurg.2025.1657656
Weight loss of -9.21 kg in the first patient after 12 months.
Reduced insulin requirements by -1.5 units in the first patient after 12 months.
Post-operative HbA1c decreased from 7.3% to 6.4% in the first patient.
Post-operative HbA1c decreased from 9.5% to 6.6% in the second patient.
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This study contributes evidence to Sleeve gastrectomy and Decreased paresthesia in lower limbs, HbA1c, Reduced insulin requirements after surgery, and 2 more.
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Sleeve gastrectomy
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Sleeve gastrectomy → Decreased paresthesia in lower limbs
Sleeve gastrectomy → Decreased paresthesia in lower limbs
Sleeve gastrectomy → Reduced insulin requirements after surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy → Reduced insulin requirements after surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy → Resolution of sleep apnea symptoms
Sleeve gastrectomy → Resolution of sleep apnea symptoms
Sleeve gastrectomy → Weight loss at 6 months
Sleeve gastrectomy → Weight loss at 6 months
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Bariatric Procedures appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Unknown | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Sleeve gastrectomy appears to improve Decreased paresthesia in lower limbs.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Decreased paresthesia in lower limbs
EvidenceScore™ Unknown | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Sleeve gastrectomy appears to improve Reduced insulin requirements after surgery.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Reduced insulin requirements after surgery
EvidenceScore™ Unknown | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Sleeve gastrectomy appears to improve Resolution of sleep apnea symptoms.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Resolution of sleep apnea symptoms
EvidenceScore™ Unknown | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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