Main description:

This textbook provides a comprehensive look at current controversies in the field of weight loss surgery in children and adolescents.  It will be of interest to all of those pediatric and adult practitioners involved in obesity management.  It should also serve as a reference book for students in the field of medicine as well as research in obesity, nutrition, metabolism and psychology. The text provides an updated discussion of the pros and cons of various weight loss surgical options in children and teenagers.  Very critical to this discussion is a review of models of care for children and adolescents who have obesity and may be candidates for weight loss surgery which may be very different for adults.  This discussion also includes whether it is optimal to have pediatric surgeons who specialize in bariatrics versus adult bariatric surgeons playing the lead role in the surgical care of these children.  In addition, a discussion regarding models and methods for long-term follow-up in children and adolescents who have had weight loss surgery is included.  Written by established experts in the field, Controversies in Adolescent Bariatric Surgery provides a concise get comprehensive review of the current status of controversies in the field of pediatric adolescent bariatric surgery.  

Feature:

Provide a concise get comprehensive review of the current status of controversies in the field

Written by established experts in the field

Provides a discussion regarding models and methods for long-term follow-up

Contents:

Section I: Background.- Brief Review of Pediatric Obesity and Complications.- Brief Review of Behavior and Medical Treatment Options for Pediatric Obesity.- Review History of Weight Loss Surgery in Children Adolescents.- Section II: Criteria for Pediatric and Adolescent Bariatric Surgery.- Indications.- Contraindications.- Compared to Adults.- Section III: Surgical Choices for Pediatric and Adolescent Bariatric Surgery.- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.- Adjustable Gastric Banding.- Laparoscopic Gastric Plication.- Section IV: What Does the Pediatric and Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Center Look Like.- Team Members. Pediatric Surgeon with Special Expertise in Bariatrics vs. Adult Bariatric Surgeon.- Appropriate Preoperative Evaluation.