This book provides a comprehensive guide to obesity surgery, specifically focusing on bariatric and metabolic surgery techniques. It serves as a practical resource for surgeons and healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers the latest surgical techniques and strategies for managing obesity, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion.

• Multidisciplinary Approach: It highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing obesity, addressing the roles of dietitians, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals in the surgical process.

• Metabolic Surgery: The book delves into the growing field of metabolic surgery and its benefits for patients with metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes.

• Evidence-Based: Provides evidence from current studies and clinical trials to support best practices in the field.

• Patient Care Focus: The book emphasizes the need for comprehensive preoperative evaluation and postoperative care, including addressing potential complications and long-term follow-up.

Who It’s For:

• Bariatric surgeons and general surgeons interested in the treatment of obesity

• Healthcare professionals involved in obesity management, including dietitians, endocrinologists, and psychologists

• Medical students and residents in surgery or metabolic disease

• Researchers in the fields of obesity and metabolic disorders