The surgical management of obesity.
Clin Med (Lond)
; 23(4): 330-336, 2023 07.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37524428
ABSTRACT
Obesity has reached pandemic levels globally. Surgical management of obesity aims to establish metabolic control, weight loss and resolution of multiple health conditions and to improve quality of life. Here, we examine the role of surgery in the management of obesity within the context of a multidisciplinary team involving a variety of healthcare professionals. We highlight the importance of patient selection, perioperative care, the various types of bariatric surgery currently available as well as emerging procedures. In addition to clarifying the different types of procedure, we also examine the potential complications and issues of weight regain and failure to lose weight. Ultimately, bariatric surgery remains comparatively safe and with generally excellent results in terms of control of existing obesity-related conditions; with the ever-increasing number of patients living with obesity, the scope of bariatric surgery is thus likely to increase.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Obesidade Mórbida
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Cirurgia Bariátrica
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Med (Lond)
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido
País de publicação:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM