Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity: why, who, when, how, where, and then what?

Bariatric surgery is not a cure, but it can take weight off and keep it off, improve most obesity-related conditions, reduce the risk of premature death, and improve quality of life. Given the interest in the procedure, primary care physicians need to understand the risks and benefits to help patien...

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Published in:	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine Vol. 69; no. 11; pp. 897 - 903
Main Authors:	Choban, Patricia Smith, Jackson, Benita, Poplawski, Steve, Bistolarides, Peter
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-2002
Subjects:	Contraindications Digestive System Surgical Procedures - adverse effects Digestive System Surgical Procedures - methods Humans Laparoscopy Metabolic Diseases - etiology Nutrition Disorders - etiology Obesity, Morbid - surgery Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Patient Selection Postoperative Complications Weight Loss - physiology
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Summary:	Bariatric surgery is not a cure, but it can take weight off and keep it off, improve most obesity-related conditions, reduce the risk of premature death, and improve quality of life. Given the interest in the procedure, primary care physicians need to understand the risks and benefits to help patients determine if this therapy is a good option, and they need to know the health changes that may occur after surgery when following these patients.
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ISSN:	0891-1150 1939-2869
DOI:	10.3949/ccjm.69.11.897