Bariatric Surgery

Morbid obesity is an epidemic as more than 2/3 of the United States population is obese and as such, has a high burden of weight-related co-morbid diseases. Bariatric surgery has proven to be effective and durable for treatment of severe obesity. Technological advances including applications of laparoscopy and endolumenal techniques have rapidly advanced this field. Data and outcomes examining treatments have also improved and as providers, we have a wide spectrum of therapeutic options to treat patients.

Morbid obesity is an epidemic as more than 2/3 of the United States population is obese and as such, has a high burden of weight-related co-morbid diseases. Bariatric surgery has proven to be effective and durable for treatment of severe obesity. Technological advances including applications of laparoscopy and endolumenal techniques have rapidly advanced this field. Data and outcomes examining treatments have also improved and as providers, we have a wide spectrum of therapeutic options to treat patients.

Editors: Herron, Daniel M. (Ed.)
Chapters written by experts in their fields
Addresses surgical, metabolic, and psychological issues
The first text available that focuses on clinically relevant aspects of the evaluation and management of bariatric complications and emergencies

In this book authors review the fundamental knowledge of bariatric surgery, including preoperative nutrition, selection, and surgical complication; new emerging and novel procedures are thoroughly described and discussed.