The surgical management of obesity
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Authors
Askari, Alan
Jambulingam, Periyathambi
Gurprashad, Roy
Al-Taan, Omer
Adil, Tanveer
Munasinghe, Aruna
Jain, Vigyan
Rashid, Farhan
Whitelaw, Douglas
Issue Date
2023
Type
Scientific Paper
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Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Surgery::Surgical research::Surgery
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Abstract
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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Askari A, Jambulingam P, Gurprashad R, Al-Taan O, Adil T, Munasinghe A, Jain V, Rashid F, Whitelaw D. The surgical management of obesity. Clin Med (Lond). 2023 Jul;23(4):330-336. doi: 10.7861/clinmed.2023-0189. PMID: 37524428.