Cited by 48Bariatric Surgery and OutcomesBody Contouring and SurgeryMinimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Bariatric procedures: an update on techniques, outcomes and complications

Baptista, Veronica, Wassef, Wahid·2013·Current Opinion in Gastroenterology

Abstract

Purpose of review Obesity is a rising epidemic, and it is projected that over 700 million people will be obese by 2015. As the number of people with morbid obesity rises, so will the number of bariatric procedures performed. The goal of this article is to review current surgical and endoscopic options for weight loss in morbidly obese patients including their efficacy and complications. Recent findings New bariatric surgical techniques have been developed with the goals of maximizing weight loss and metabolic outcomes, while minimizing complications. In addition, there is a role for therapeutic endoscopy in treating obesity as well as managing bariatric surgical complications. As the metabolic effects of bariatric surgery are better elucidated, bariatric surgeries may provide a role in treatment of metabolic syndrome in mildly obese individuals. For those with insufficient weight loss, revisional bariatric surgeries have been performed with varying success. Summary Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity and its comorbidities. Several bariatric surgeries are available, and a multidisciplinary approach is recommended for choosing the best procedure for the appropriate candidate, along with providing long-term follow-up care to maximize outcome.

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Authors
Baptista, V., & Wassef, W.
Affiliations
UMass Memorial Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Wassef, Wahid
Venue
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
Published
2013-11
Volume
29
Issue
6
Pages
684-693
ISSN
0267-1379 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1999049200
Cited by
48
References
51
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.53
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Opinion in Gastroenterology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Body Contouring and Surgery
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Keywords
bariatric surgery, morbid obesity, endoscopic weight loss, metabolic syndrome, revisional bariatric surgery, weight loss efficacy, obesity-related comorbidities, multidisciplinary obesity management
MeSH terms
Gastroscopy, Humans, Obesity, Morbid, Weight Loss, Treatment Outcome, Metabolic Syndrome, Bariatric Surgery

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