Bariatric surgery

Int J Surg. 2010;8(2):86-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.12.003. Epub 2009 Dec 16.

Abstract

Obesity is fast becoming one of the world's leading health problems and together with its many associated medical sequelae significantly increases morbidity and mortality. In this review, we briefly explore the history of bariatric surgery, the benefits of surgery and the various procedures carried out.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery / adverse effects
  • Bariatric Surgery / methods*
  • Body Mass Index
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid / diagnosis
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Quality of Life*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Loss