[Bariatric surgery in the treatment of severe obesity]

Rev Prat. 2009 Nov 20;59(9):1198-203.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Over the past ten years, the treatment of severe obesity has radically changed through the benefits of bariatric surgery not only on weight loss significant and lasting, but also on reducing mortality, correction of metabolic disorders, reduction of cardiovascular risk and improving the quality of life. Its indication should be multidisciplinary. Laparoscopy has become the rule, reducing the postoperative morbimortality. Four types of intervention are regularly performed in France. We report their principle, their results and major complications.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bariatric Surgery* / adverse effects
  • Bariatric Surgery* / methods
  • Body Mass Index
  • Cohort Studies
  • Contraindications
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastroplasty
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid / diagnosis
  • Obesity, Morbid / epidemiology
  • Obesity, Morbid / mortality
  • Obesity, Morbid / psychology
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Obesity, Morbid / therapy
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prospective Studies
  • Psychotherapy
  • Quality of Life
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Loss