[Multidisciplinary Team and Nutrition Management for Bariatric Surgery]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2018 Oct 30;40(5):577-580. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.10740.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Bariatric surgery remains the most successful treatment for morbid obesity. Multiple departments may be involved due to the presence of various co-morbidities and the complex procedure. Thus,the establishment of a multidisciplinary team based on endocrinology,gastrointestinal surgery,nutrition,and psychology is important to ensure a successful bariatric surgery. Although the bariatric surgery has definite effectiveness in decreasing body weight and improving comorbidities,patients may still face the risks including protein and/or micronutrient malnutrition and other complications after the bariatric surgery. The medium-and long-term follow-up and nutrition management after bariatric surgery mainly focus on the following two aspects: weight loss and improvement of obesity-related complications; and assessment and treatment of possible nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery*
  • Humans
  • Nutrition Therapy*
  • Obesity, Morbid / diet therapy*
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
  • Weight Loss