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Bariatric Surgery [electronic resource] : Technical Variations and Complications / edited by Michael Korenkov.

By: Korenkov, Michael [editor.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2012Description: XIX, 217p. 251 illus., 213 illus. in color. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783642162459.Subject(s): Medicine | Gastroenterology | Surgery | Medicine & Public Health | Surgery | GastroenterologyDDC classification: 617 Online resources: Click here to access online
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From the content: History of Bariatric Surgery -- Gastric Banding -- Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Resection -- Duodenal Switch, New Techniques -- etc.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: The increasing prevalence of obesity in many countries means that it should now be considered a pandemic. It is widely recognized that obesity increases the risk of a variety of life-threatening conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and severe joint problems. Bariatric surgery is often the most effective way to treat such morbid obesity. Nevertheless, while various bariatric procedures have been proposed, to date standards have been lacking. In this book, leading experts from around the world discuss all aspects of bariatric surgery and present their own favored versions of surgical procedures with the aid of informative illustrations. Technical nuances are carefully described, and detailed attention is devoted to potential complications and how to avoid them. The expertise of the authors and the range of techniques considered guarantee that both trainees in bariatric surgery and experienced surgeons will find this book to be an invaluable source of information and guidance in their daily work.
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From the content: History of Bariatric Surgery -- Gastric Banding -- Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Resection -- Duodenal Switch, New Techniques -- etc.

The increasing prevalence of obesity in many countries means that it should now be considered a pandemic. It is widely recognized that obesity increases the risk of a variety of life-threatening conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and severe joint problems. Bariatric surgery is often the most effective way to treat such morbid obesity. Nevertheless, while various bariatric procedures have been proposed, to date standards have been lacking. In this book, leading experts from around the world discuss all aspects of bariatric surgery and present their own favored versions of surgical procedures with the aid of informative illustrations. Technical nuances are carefully described, and detailed attention is devoted to potential complications and how to avoid them. The expertise of the authors and the range of techniques considered guarantee that both trainees in bariatric surgery and experienced surgeons will find this book to be an invaluable source of information and guidance in their daily work.

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