The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery: Volume 1: Bariatric Surgery

Description:

Developed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery provides a comprehensive guide of information dealing with the ever evolving field of bariatric surgery. Volume 1: Bariatric Surgery covers the basic considerations for bariatric surgery, the currently accepted procedures, outcomes of bariatric surgery including long-term weight loss, improvement and resolution of comorbidities and improvement in quality of life. A section focuses on revisional bariatric surgery and new innovative endoscopic bariatric procedures. Other special emphasis given to the topics of metabolic surgery and surgery for patients with lower BMI (30-35). Volume II: Integrated Health is divided into 3 sections: bariatric medicine, psychosocial and nutritional aspects of bariatric surgery. The first section deals with the psychosocial issues associated with morbid obesity. The second section deals with the role of bariatric physicians in preoperative and postoperative support of the bariatric patients. The nutritional section discusses the preoperative and postoperative nutritional support for the bariatric patient. The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery will be of great value to surgeons, residents and fellows, bariatric physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and integrated health members that manage the morbidly obese.

Table of Contents:

1. Basic Considerations

1. Epidemiology and Discrimination in Obesity

2. The Pathophysiology of Obesity and Obesity-Related Diseases

3. History of the Development of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery

4. The History of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

5. Mechanisms of Action of the Bariatric Procedures

6. Indications and Contraindications for Bariatric Surgery

7. Preoperative Care of the Bariatric Patient

8. Anesthetic Considerations

9. Components of a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center

10. Evaluation of Preoperative Weight Loss

11. Patient Safety

12. Understanding Bariatric Research

13. ASMBS Position Statements

14. Quality in Bariatric Surgery

2. Primary Bariatric Surgery and Management of Complications

15. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Technique and Outcomes

16. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Technique and Outcomes

17. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Technique and Outcomes

18. Duodenal Switch: Technique and Outcomes

19. Management of Gastrointestinal Leaks and Fistula

20. Gastrointestinal Obstruction After Bariatric Surgery

21. Postoperative Bleeding in the Bariatric Surgery Patient

22. Gastric Banding Complications: Management

23. Management of Nutritional Complications

3. Revisional Bariatric Surgery for Failure of Weight Loss

24. Reoperative Bariatric Surgery

25. Reoperative Options After Gastric Banding

26. Reoperative Options After Sleeve Gastrectomy

27. Revisional Procedures After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

4. Metabolic Surgery

28. The Rationale for Metabolic Surgery

29. Operation of Choice for Metabolic Surgery

30. Operative Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Patients with a Low Body Mass Index (30–35 kg/m2)

31. Outcomes of Metabolic Surgery

5. Specific Considerations

32. Management of the Gallbladder Before and After Bariatric Surgery

33. Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Non-metabolic Disease

34. Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric Surgery

35. The Role of Endoscopy in Bariatric Surgery

36. LABS Project

37. Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

38. Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Infertility

39. Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss

40. Experimental Alternatives in Bariatric Surgery

41. Coding and Reimbursement for Bariatric Surgery

42. Liability Reduction, Patient Safety, and Economic Success in Bariatric Surgery

43. Robotics in Bariatric Surgery

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