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With 500+ questions, this case-based study guide provides the hands-on practice surgeons need to ace the board exam for metabolic and bariatric surgery Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Exam and Board Review delivers the most relevant clinical information for preparing for this rigorous test. In addition to covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, the book compares the potential risks, benefits, and long-term outcomes of the Sleeve Gastrectomy, the RYGB, the duodenal switch, and other procedures like the intra-gastric balloon, the SADI-S and the OAGB. Topics include how to evaluate tachycardia in a post-op patient, manage a leak after gastric bypass or management options for a stenosis after sleeve gastrectomy. The text also reviews the science behind obesity and the proposed causes of it. With hundreds of practice questions and complete explanations, this unmatched case-based study guide enables you to prepare for the test before exam day―building your knowledge and confidence for when it matters most. Features 200 photos and illustrations 500+ questions with detailed answer explanations Topics mirror the certification exam outline Case-based approach sharpens clinical decision-making skills

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Daniel B. Jones, MD, FACS, is Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Vice Chair of Surgery, Office of Technology and Innovation; Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgical Services; and Director of the Bariatric Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Robert B. Lim, MD, FACS, FASMBS is Associate Professor of Surgery, Resident Program Director, and Vice-Chair of Education, Department of Surgery, The University of Oklahoma - Tulsa.

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