| Literature DB >> 23302153 |
K J Neff1, T Olbers, C W le Roux.
Abstract
Obesity is recognized as a global health crisis. Bariatric surgery offers a treatment that can reduce weight, induce remission of obesity-related diseases, and improve the quality of life. In this article, we outline the different options in bariatric surgery and summarize the recommendations for selecting and assessing potential candidates before proceeding to surgery. We present current data on post-surgical outcomes and evaluate the psychosocial and economic effects of bariatric surgery. Finally, we evaluate the complication rates and present recommendations for post-operative care.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23302153 PMCID: PMC3570360 DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-11-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMC Med ISSN: 1741-7015 Impact factor: 8.775