Bariatric surgery in adolescents: an update

Stavra A Xanthakos1, Stephen R Daniels, Thomas H Inge

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, ML 2010, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. stavra.xanthakos@cchmc.org

Summary

Bariatric surgery aids selected extremely obese adolescents in losing weight and improving health when combined with lifestyle changes. This review covers surgical guidelines, procedures, and outcomes for this patient group.