For many decades, Phlebotomy (maintenance phlebotomy) has been the standard treatment of hemochromatosis, although <span>there are not enough studies addressing the main issues surrounding this therapy</span>. However, since bariartic surgery (involving g<span>astric bypass) can induce an iron deficiency, some researchers have argued that it could represent a novel intervention in the management (not cure) of hemochromatosis (especially for obese patients).</span>