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[Concept of reconstructive body shaping in obesity. Evidence-based therapy algorithm]
1Klinik für Plastische und Handchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Krankenhausstr. 12, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland, adrian.dragu@uk-erlangen.de.
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|October 18, 2013
Summary
Interdisciplinary obesity centers are crucial for effective patient treatment. This article introduces an evidence-based therapy algorithm, integrating postbariatric plastic surgery, to manage the rising number of obese patients.
Area of Science:
- Obesity Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
- Evidence-Based Practice
Context:
- Increasing prevalence of obesity necessitates advanced treatment strategies.
- Current treatment paradigms require interdisciplinary collaboration.
- High levels of evidence are essential for effective interventions.
Purpose:
- To present an evidence-based therapy algorithm for managing obesity.
- To integrate postbariatric plastic surgery into a comprehensive treatment plan.
- To provide a structured approach for interdisciplinary obesity centers.
Summary:
- The S3 guideline
- Surgery of the obese
- provides a foundation for this algorithm.
- The algorithm incorporates clinically and scientifically based knowledge.
- It outlines an interdisciplinary approach to obesity treatment.
Impact:
- Facilitates standardized, evidence-based care for obese patients.
- Enhances the role of plastic surgery within multidisciplinary obesity management.
- Supports the development and optimization of interdisciplinary obesity centers.
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