The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery
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"The purpose is to compile a comprehensive textbook of bariatric surgery. . Bariatric surgeons, bariatric surgery extenders, fellows, and residents, general surgeons, primary care physicians, anesthesiologists, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, and endocrinologists, among many others, are the intended audience. . Relevant multiple choice questions are provided after each chapter, with the answers at the end of the book. . Each chapter is referenced and the book is indexed." (Isaac Samuel, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2015)
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Epidemiology and Discrimination in Obesity.- The Pathophysiology of Obesity and Obesity-related Diseases.- History of the Development of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery.- The History of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.- Mechanisms of Action of the Bariatric Procedures.- Indications and Contraindications for Bariatric Surgery.- Preoperative Care of the Bariatric Patient.- Anesthetic Considerations.- Components of a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center.- Evaluation of Preoperative Weight Loss.- Patient Safety.- Understanding Bariatric Research.- ASMBS Position Statements.- Quality in Bariatric Surgery.- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Techniques and Outcomes.- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Technique and Outcomes.- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Technique and Outcomes.- Duodenal Switch: Technique and Outcomes.- Management of Gastrointestinal Leaks and Fistula.- Gastrointestinal Obstruction after Bariatric Surgery.- Postoperative Bleeding in the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- Gastric Banding Complications: Management.- Management of Nutritional Complications.- Reoperative Bariatric Surgery.- Reoperative Options after Gastric Banding.- Reoperative Options after Sleeve Gastrectomy.- Revisional Procedures after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.- The Rationale for Metabolic Surgery.- Operation of Choice for Metabolic Surgery.- Operative Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Patients with a Low Body Mass Index.- Outcomes of Metabolic Surgery.- Management of the Gallbladder Before and After Bariatric Surgery.- Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Non-metabolic Disease.- Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric Surgery.- The Role of Endoscopy in Bariatric Surgery.- LABS Project.- Adolescent Bariatric Surgery.- Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Infertility.- Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss.- Experimental Alternatives in Bariatric Surgery.- Liability Reduction, Patient Safety, and Economic Success in Bariatric Surgery.- Robotics in Bariatric Surgery.