The prevalence of obesity continues to rise throughout the world. Increasingly, bariatric
surgery is used for those with morbid obesity as a pivotal approach to achieve weight loss …

Background: The increasing prevalence of obese patients will lead to a more frequent use of
bariatric procedures in the future. Compared to conservative medical therapy, bariatric …

Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic with a disproportionate increase in grade III
obesity. Bariatric surgery offers an attractive option for sustained weight loss compared with …

Purpose. Medication and nutrient administration considerations after bariatric surgery are
discussed. Summary. Bariatric surgery is categorized by surgical technique (ie, restrictive …

Moderate/severe obesity is on the rise in the United States. Weight management includes
bariatric surgery, which is effective and can alleviate morbidity and mortality from obesity …

Obesity is a global epidemic affecting populations globally. Bariatric surgery is an effective
treatment for morbid obesity, and has increased dramatically. Bariatric surgery candidates …

Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective method of sustainable weight loss among
morbidly obese patients. The types of bariatric surgeries can be divided into three …

Obesity, defined as a body mass index> 30 kg/m2, is a growing worldwide epidemic
currently effecting 1 in 10 adults, with rates as high as 40% in the United States. The only …

Background Obesity surgery is acknowledged as a highly effective therapy for morbidly
obese patients. Beneficial short‐term effects on common comorbidities are practically …

Abstract Purpose of Review The continued success of bariatric surgery to treat obesity and
obesity-associated metabolic conditions creates a need for a strong understanding of …