Full Description
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is the reduction of the size of the stomach with a gastric band or through removal of a portion of the stomach, or by resecting and re-routing the small intestine to a small stomach pouch. Metabolic surgery involves weight loss treatments and procedures to treat metabolic diseases, especially, Type 2 diabetes.
This book is a guide to techniques in bariatric and metabolic surgery.
Divided into three sections, the text begins with an explanation of the history of bariatric surgery.
The following section presents 25 clinical cases detailing necessary operative procedures for different disorders, and the final section discusses surgical techniques including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and stapling technology.
Based on the authors' own experiences, this quick reference guide is further enhanced by more than 200 surgical images, diagrams and tables.
Key points
Quick reference guide to procedures in bariatric and metabolic surgery
Features 25 clinical cases for use of bariatric surgery
Describes different surgical techniques
Includes more than 200 surgical images, diagrams and tables
Contents
Section 1: History
History of Bariatric Surgery
Section 2: Case Capsules
Indications for Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents
Bariatric Surgery in the Elderly
Selection of an Appropriate Procedure
Well Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Bariatric Surgery in the Nonmorbidly Obese Type 2 Diabetic
Bariatric Surgery in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Bariatric Surgery
Dyslipidemia and Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Nephropathy and Bariatric Surgery
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Bariatric Surgery
Ventral Hernia in the Morbidly Obese
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Venous Thromboembolism
Bleeding after Bariatric Surgery
Anemia and Calcium Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery
Protein-energy Malnutrition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Bariatric Surgery
Internal Hernia and Stricture
Gallstones Disease and Bariatric Surgery
Leaks after Bariatric Surgery
Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery
Revisional Surgery after Adjustable Gastric Banding
Body Contouring Post-Weight Loss
Section 3: Surgical Techniques
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Single/One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
Duodenojejunal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy
Single Incision Bariatric Surgery
Stapling Technology
Annexures
Index
