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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Clinical management after bariatric surgery: value of a multidisciplinary approach
M Molly McMahon1, Michael G Sarr, Matthew M Clark
1Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. mcmahon.molly@mayo.edu
Abstract:
Comprehensive and collaborative longitudinal care is essential for optimal outcomes after bariatric surgery. This approach is important to manage the many potential surgical and medical comorbidities in patients who undergo bariatric surgery. Medical management programs require prompt and often frequent adjustment as the nutritional program changes and as weight loss occurs. Familiarity with the recommended nutritional program, monitoring and treatment of potential vitamin and mineral deficiencies, effects of weight loss on medical comorbid conditions, and common postoperative surgical issues should allow clinicians to provide excellent care. Patients must understand the importance of regularly scheduled medical follow-up to minimize potentially serious medical and surgical complications. Because the long-term success of bariatric surgery relies on patients' ability to make sustained lifestyle changes in nutrition and physical activity, we highlight the role of these 2 modalities in their overall care. Our guidelines are based on clinical studies, when available, combined with our extensive clinical experience. We present our multidisciplinary approach to postoperative care that is provided after bariatric surgery and that builds on our presurgical evaluation.
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