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[Obesity: indications for surgery].

A Laurent-Jaccard1

  • 1Policlinique médicale universitaire, Lausanne.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|July 3, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Surgical techniques for extreme obesity, including bypass, gastroplasty, and balloons, have evolved over 30 years. Long-term studies are crucial for evaluating their impact on obesity-related health risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Obesity Treatment
  • Surgical Innovation

Context:

  • Extreme obesity presents significant health challenges.
  • Surgical interventions have been developed over the past three decades.
  • Evaluating long-term outcomes is essential.

Purpose:

  • To review various surgical techniques for extreme obesity.
  • To discuss the pros and cons of different bariatric procedures.
  • To highlight the importance of long-term follow-up.

Summary:

  • Various surgical methods for extreme obesity are examined, including jejuno-ileal bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, gastric bypass, gastroplasty, intragastric balloons, and plastic surgery.
  • The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are discussed.
  • The critical need for long-term follow-up studies to assess surgical impact on obesity-related morbidity and mortality is emphasized.

Impact:

  • Informs clinical decision-making for obesity management.
  • Guides future research in bariatric surgery.
  • Underscores the importance of comprehensive patient monitoring post-surgery.

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