| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 396 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Indications for bariatric surgery and selecting the appropriate procedure / John B. Dixon -- ch. 2. Anaesthesia in bariatric surgery / Ernesto Pizzirani and Giuseppe Calcarella -- ch. 3. Intragastric Balloon (BIB) in the management of morbid obesity disease / Alfredo Genco, Roberta Maselli and Nicola Basso -- ch. 4. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding / Gianni Segato [and others] -- ch. 5. Long-term results in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND) for obese patients / Maurizio De Luca [and others] -- ch. 6. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND) : Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of complications / Maurizio De Luca [and others] -- ch. 7. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass / Bruno Dillemans and Sebastiaan Van Cauwenberge -- ch. 8. New technologies in bariatric surgery / Matthias Lannoo and Andre D'Hoore -- ch. 9. Imaging of complications after bariatric surgery / Jose C. Varghese and Shuvro H. Roy-Choudhury -- ch. 10. Sequential treatment of obesity / Maurizio De Luca [and others] -- ch. 11. Bariatric surgery : When the miracle is not enough / Melodie K. Moorehead -- ch. 12. Effects of bariatric surgery on co-morbidities / Sebastiaan Van Cauwenberge and Bruno Dillemans -- ch. 13. Impact on life expectancy after bariatric surgery / Luca Busetto [and others] |
| Summary |
Over the last two decades, obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the world, resulting in suffering and premature death. Morbid obesity is a chronic medical illness that has long-reaching consequences and is caused by multiple factors. Bariatric surgery and other non-invasive procedures in carefully selected patients are effective treatments for obesity. It is the only tool for sustained and effective long-term weight loss. The field of surgery is developing rapidly - offering innovative options for patients who have failed to lose weight by diet, exercise and pharmacological methods. The editors review problems that the patients face in the perioperative period and in the long term, as well as their adjustments in lifestyle and healthcare management. The text is authored by authorities who participate in the multidisciplinary care of bariatric patients. It will address the assessment and selection of patients' treatment before surgery, options for surgical intervention and postoperative medical management |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Obesity -- Surgery.
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Bariatric Surgery -- methods
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MEDICAL -- Bariatrics.
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Obesity -- Surgery
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hakim, Nadey S., 1958-
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| LC no. |
2010480701 |
| ISBN |
9781848165892 |
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1848165897 |
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1283148218 |
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9781283148214 |
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9786613148216 |
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6613148210 |
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