Obesity Surgery
Published on 16. February 2004
Book
Hardback
608 pages
978-0-07-140640-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is a comprehensive and authoritative guide on the operative techniques for the treatment of obesity. Covering all surgical procedures in the obese patient, both laparoscopic and open, this technique-oriented text includes over 200 illustrations of step-by-step operations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
200 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
885 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-140640-6 (9780071406406)
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Content
Surgical Treatment of Obesity1. Why Should Obesity Be Treated2. The Evolution of Surgery for Morbid Obesity3. The Physiology of the Brain, the Gut, and the Fat Cells in the Morbidly Obese4. Psychological Factors Contributing to the Development of Obesity and the Conditions Which Must Be Treated Preoperatively5. Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation of Bariatric Surgery Candidates6. Special Needs of the Bariatric Surgical Office7. Postoperative Medical Management of Bariatric Patients8. Preparing a Hospital for Bariatric Patients9. Laparoscopic and Open Bariatric Procedures: What Are the Differences?10. Gastric Restrictive Procedures: Gastroplasties and Bands11. Gastric Bypass12. Biliopancreatic Diversion Procedure of Choice in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity13. Gastric Pacing14. Managing Postoperative Complications After Bariatric Surgery With an Additional Segment on Managing Postoperative Complication Specific to Adjustable Gastric Banding15. Metabolic Deficiencies and Supplements Following Bariatric Operations16. Reoperative Obesity Surgery17. Bariatric Surgery