[Multidisciplinary Team and Nutrition Management for Bariatric Surgery]

Area of Science:

• Obesity Medicine
• Surgical Gastroenterology
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Morbid obesity necessitates effective treatments like bariatric surgery.
• Bariatric surgery involves multiple medical disciplines due to patient comorbidities and procedure complexity.
• A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for successful bariatric surgery outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary team in bariatric surgery.
• To outline the essential components of medium- and long-term follow-up and nutrition management after bariatric surgery.

Main Methods:

• Review of current practices in bariatric surgery patient management.
• Emphasis on the collaborative roles of endocrinology, gastrointestinal surgery, nutrition, and psychology.
• Focus on nutritional assessment and management strategies.

Main Results:

• Bariatric surgery significantly reduces body weight and improves obesity-related comorbidities.
• Potential risks include protein/micronutrient malnutrition and other post-surgical complications.
• Effective follow-up addresses weight management, comorbidity improvement, nutritional deficiencies, and eating disorders.

Conclusions:

• A multidisciplinary team is vital for optimizing bariatric surgery success.
• Comprehensive medium- and long-term follow-up is essential for managing post-surgical risks.
• Proactive nutritional management is key to preventing and treating deficiencies and eating disorders.