Preoperative Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Morbidly Obese to Reduce Liver Volume and Steatosis

The enrollment in the study is proposed by an investigator (surgeon) in each centre at the time of a preoperative visit (V0). Randomization takes place the week before the visit with the investigating surgeon in charge of the patient (V1) when the bariatric procedure is scheduled: omega-3 group (1650 mg of omega-3 / day for 4 weeks without caloric restriction) or placebo group.

The enrollment in the study is proposed by an investigator (surgeon) in each centre at the time of a preoperative visit (V0). Randomization takes place the week before the visit with the investigating surgeon in charge of the patient (V1) when the bariatric procedure is scheduled: omega-3 group (1650 mg of omega-3 / day for 4 weeks without caloric restriction) or placebo group.