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Author:   Louis Martin
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.885kg
ISBN:  

9780071406406

ISBN 10:   0071406409
Pages:   608
Publication Date:   16 February 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Surgical Treatment of Obesity1. Why Should Obesity Be Treated2. The Evolution of Surgery for Morbid Obesity3. The Physiology of the Brain, the Gut, and the Fat Cells in the Morbidly Obese4. Psychological Factors Contributing to the Development of Obesity and the Conditions Which Must Be Treated Preoperatively5. Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation of Bariatric Surgery Candidates6. Special Needs of the Bariatric Surgical Office7. Postoperative Medical Management of Bariatric Patients8. Preparing a Hospital for Bariatric Patients9. Laparoscopic and Open Bariatric Procedures: What Are the Differences?10. Gastric Restrictive Procedures: Gastroplasties and Bands11. Gastric Bypass12. Biliopancreatic Diversion Procedure of Choice in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity13. Gastric Pacing14. Managing Postoperative Complications After Bariatric Surgery With an Additional Segment on Managing Postoperative Complication Specific to Adjustable Gastric Banding15. Metabolic Deficiencies and Supplements Following Bariatric Operations16. Reoperative Obesity Surgery17. Bariatric Surgery

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