Obesity Surgery

INTRODUCTION

A comprehensive and authoritative guide on the operative techniques for the treatment of obesity. Covering all surgical procedures in the obese patient, both laparoscopic and open, this technique-oriented text includes over 200 illustrations of step-by-step operations.

CONTENTS

Surgical Treatment of Obesity

1. Why Should Obesity Be Treated
2. The Evolution of Surgery for Morbid Obesity
3. The Physiology of the Brain, the Gut, and the Fat Cells in the Morbidly Obese
4. Psychological Factors Contributing to the Development of Obesity and the Conditions Which Must Be Treated Preoperatively
5. Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation of Bariatric Surgery Candidates
6. Special Needs of the Bariatric Surgical Office
7. Postoperative Medical Management of Bariatric Patients
8. Preparing a Hospital for Bariatric Patients
9. Laparoscopic and Open Bariatric Procedures: What Are the Differences?
10. Gastric Restrictive Procedures: Gastroplasties and Bands
11. Gastric Bypass
12. Biliopancreatic Diversion Procedure of Choice in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity
13. Gastric Pacing
14. Managing Postoperative Complications After Bariatric Surgery With an Additional Segment on Managing Postoperative Complication Specific to Adjustable Gastric Banding
15. Metabolic Deficiencies and Supplements Following Bariatric Operations
16. Reoperative Obesity Surgery
17. Bariatric Surgery