Bariatric Surgery

While bariatric surgery is often the most effective treatment for morbid obesity, standard protocols have been lacking. Here, leading experts discuss all aspects of the topic and present their own versions of surgical procedures, aided by clear illustrations.

The increasing prevalence of obesity in many countries means that it should now be considered a pandemic. It is widely recognized that obesity increases the risk of a variety of life-threatening conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Bariatric surgery is often the most effective way to treat such morbid obesity. Nevertheless, while various bariatric procedures have been proposed, to date standards have been lacking. In this book, leading experts from around the world discuss all aspects of bariatric surgery and present their own favored versions of surgical procedures with the aid of informative illustrations. Technical nuances are carefully described, and detailed attention is devoted to potential complications and how to avoid them. The expertise of the authors and the range of techniques considered guarantee that both trainees in bariatric surgery and experienced surgeons will find this book to be an invaluable source of information and guidance in their daily work.

A comprehensive source of information and guidance on a wide range of bariatric surgical procedures Describes technical nuances in detail and explains how to avoid potential complications Written by acknowledged experts from around the world Invaluable for both trainees in bariatric surgery and experienced surgeons Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Dr. Korenkov is Associate Professor and Chief Surgeon at the Teaching Hospital Eschwege, University of Goettingen, Germany.

Inhalt
From the content: History of Bariatric Surgery.- Gastric Banding.- Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Resection.- Duodenal Switch, New Techniques.- etc.