Main description:

Written by leading experts from all across the globe, this comprehensive yet concise textbook offers up-to-date summary in the field of Obesity and its Surgical Management for a wide range of healthcare professionals involved within a Bariatric Multidisciplinary Team including Surgeons, Dieticians, Metabolic Physicians, Anaesthesiologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Radiologists and Nursing staff. The book also serves as a reference manual for General Physicians, General Surgeons & General Practitioners.

Contents:

Section 1 Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome.- 1 Introduction to Obesity.- 2 Etiopathogenesis of Obesity.- 3 Gut-derived Hormones and Energy Homeostasis.- 4 Health Consequences-Obesity Associated Comorbidities.- 5 Medical Management of Obesity.- Section 2 Introduction to Bariatric Surgery.- 6 Historical Perspectives of Bariatric Surgery.- 7 Evidence Base for Bariatric Surgery.- 8 Patient Selection in Bariatric Surgery.- 9 Procedure Selection in Bariatric Surgery.- Section 3 Perioperative Assessment for Bariatric Surgery.- 10 Preoperative Medical Evaluation of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 11 Perioperative Dietary Evaluation of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 12 Psychological Assessment of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 13 Anaesthesia Considerations in the Obese Patient.- 14 Perioperative Risk Scoring System in Bariatric Surgery.- 15 The Structure and Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Bariatric Surgery.- 16 Nursing Care of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 17 Perioperative Management of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 18 Enhanced Recovery after Bariatric Surgery.- Section 4 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB): Techniques, Complications, Outcomes and Controversies.- 19 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: The Linear Technique.- 20 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: The Circular Stapler Technique (Including Transoral as well as Transabdominal Anvil Placement).- 21 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Hand-Sewn Technique.- 22 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: The Fully Stapled Technique.- 23 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Complications- Diagnosis and Management.- 24 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Outcomes.- 25 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Current Controversies.- Section 5 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG): Technique, Complications, Outcomes and Controversies.- 26 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: The Technique.- 27 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Complications, Diagnosis and Management.- 28 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Outcomes.- 29 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Current Controversies.- Section 6 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB): Technique, Complications, Outcomes and Controversies.- 30 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: The Technique.- 31 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Complications- Diagnosis and Management.- 32 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Outcomes.- 33 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Current Controversies.- Section 7 Advances in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery.- 34 Reduced Port Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.- 35 Single Incision Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.- 36 Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.- 37 Single Incision Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding.- 38 Robotic Assisted Bariatric Surgery.- Section 8 Revisional Bariatric Surgery.- 39 Revisional Surgery after Vertical Banded Gastroplasty.- 40 Revisional Surgery after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.- 41 Revisional Surgery after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.- 42 Revisional Bariatric Surgery after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding.- Section 9 Other Operations for Obesity.- 43 Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric (One Anastomosis) Bypass Surgery.- 44 Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) Surgery.- 45 Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) Surgery.- 46 Laparoscopic Banded Gastric Bypass Surgery.- 47 Single-Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S) Surgery.- 48 Laparoscopic Gastric Plication.- 49 Laparoscopic Gastric Pacing.- Section 10 Endoscopic Approaches in Obesity and Bariatric Surgery.- 50 Intragastric Balloon Treatment for Obesity.- 51 Endoscopic Duodeno-Jejunal Bypass Sleeve Treatment for Obesity.- 52 Newer Endoluminal Interventions for Obesity.- 53 Endoscopic Treatment of Complications after Bariatric Surgery.- Section 11 Metabolic Effects of Bariatric Surgery.- 54 Mechanisms of Action of Bariatric Surgical Procedures.- 55 Glycemic Control and Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk following Bariatric Surgery.- 56 Resolution of Obesity Associated Comorbidities (Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome) following Bariatric Surgery.- 57 Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Body Mass Index less than 35 kg/m2.- 58 Ileal Interposition with Sleeve Gastrectomy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome.- Section 12 Training, Reporting and Practice in Bariatric Surgery.- 59 Training in Bariatric Surgery.- 60 Bariatric Surgery Data Management and Reporting Worldwide.- 61 Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) Center of Excellence Programs for Bariatric Surgery.- 62 International Federation for Surgical Obesity (IFSO) Center of Excellence Program for Bariatric Surgery.- 63 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) for Bariatric Surgery.- 64 Medicolegal Issues in Bariatric Surgery.- Section 13 Miscellaneous Topics.- 65 Nutritional Management of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 66 Management of Extreme Obesity (Body Mass Index greater than 60 Kgm2).- 67 Respiratory Considerations and Effect of Bariatric Surgery in the Obese Patient.- 68 Infertility, Pregnancy and Bariatric Surgery.- 69 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Bariatric Surgery.- 70 Cancer, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery.- 71 Psychological Issues Before and After Bariatric Surgery.- 72 Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Bariatric Surgery.- Section 14 Special Topics.- 73 Management of Bariatric Emergencies by the General Surgeon.- 74 The Role of Primary Care in Bariatric Surgery.- 75 Intensive Care and Obesity.- 76 Radiological Imaging in Bariatric Surgery.- 77 Adolescent Bariatric Surgery.- 78 Body Contouring after Bariatric Surgery