Bariatric surgery: the past, present, and future
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Alan A Saber1, Mohamed H Elgamal, Michael K McLeod
1Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery, Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA. saber@kcms.msu.edu
Background:
Our objective is to review the history and development of different procedures of bariatric surgery, along with a summary of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures today and a look on the future trends in the field of bariatric surgery.
Methods:
Review of the available English language literature concerning bariatric surgery.
Results:
The literature review included articles that have information about the history of bariatric surgery, different techniques used for each procedure, and the outcome of each procedure.
Conclusions:
Bariatric surgery is a dynamic field. Experts are continuously searching for an ideal, minimally invasive procedure that is both safe and effective.
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