Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Surgery for morbid obesity. Overview.

M Deitel1

  • 1Mature Medicine Canada, North York, Ontario. medicine@sympatico.ca

European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|April 2, 1999
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comment on: Acid and non-acid gastroesophageal reflux after single anastomosis gastric bypass.

Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery·2018
Same author

Malabsorption of medications after bypass surgery.

Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
Same author

Inter-disciplinary European guidelines on surgery of severe obesity.

International journal of obesity (2005)·2007
Same author

It's a fat, fat, fat, fat world!

Obesity surgery·2004
Same author

The breadth of "obesity".

Obesity surgery·2003
Same author

The International Obesity Task Force and "globesity".

Obesity surgery·2002
Same journal

Comment on 'Associations between 12 insulin resistance surrogates with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease risk and all-cause mortality: data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (1988-1994)'.

European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology·2026
Same journal

Alarm symptoms at diagnosis of coeliac disease and long-term outcomes.

European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology·2026
Same journal

Artificial intelligence-integrated nanotherapeutics for rare Peutz-Jeghers syndrome hamartoma-induced obstructions: latest clearance strategies.

European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology·2026
Same journal

'Presence of alarm symptoms at coeliac disease diagnosis is not associated with poorer long-term treatment outcomes' [Letter].

European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology·2026
Same journal

Atrial fibrillation in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis leads to increased mortality.

European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology·2026
Same journal

Association between albumin-bilirubin score, model for end-stage liver disease score, platelet-albumin-bilirubin score, and acute-on-chronic liver failure complications: a cross-sectional study in a Chinese population.

European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology·2026
See all related articles

Surgical interventions are the only effective method for sustained weight loss in morbidly obese patients. These procedures offer significant health improvements and manage life-threatening conditions associated with obesity.

Area of Science:

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Laparoscopic Surgery

Background:

  • Morbid obesity presents significant health risks and life-threatening complications in developed nations.
  • Traditional medical treatments for obesity have demonstrated limited long-term efficacy.
  • Surgical interventions for massive obesity have evolved over four decades, utilizing malabsorption, gastric reduction, or combined techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical interventions for morbid obesity.
  • To assess the long-term outcomes, including weight loss and comorbidity reversal, of bariatric surgery.
  • To examine the role of laparoscopic approaches in managing massive obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques for massive obesity, including malabsorptive and restrictive procedures.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of the transition of these operations to laparoscopic techniques.
  • Evaluation of patient outcomes, focusing on sustained weight loss and complication rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Surgical intervention is identified as the sole method for achieving sustained significant weight loss in morbidly obese individuals.
    • Procedures lead to the reversal of obesity-related comorbidities and patient rehabilitation.
    • Bariatric surgery demonstrates an acceptable complication rate for the majority of patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical treatment, particularly laparoscopic bariatric surgery, is highly effective for managing morbid obesity.
    • Operations provide a definitive solution for sustained weight management and improvement in associated health conditions.
    • The evolution towards laparoscopic approaches enhances the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery.