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Diet approach before and after bariatric surgery.
Silvia Bettini1, Anna Belligoli1, Roberto Fabris1
1Luca Busetto Center for the Study and the Integrated Management of Obesity, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy.
Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders
|August 1, 2020
Summary
Bariatric surgery (BS) effectively manages severe obesity but requires expert nutritional care. This overview details pre- and post-operative nutritional strategies to prevent and manage complications for bariatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bariatric Surgery
- Obesity Management
Background:
- Severe obesity is linked to significant health risks and mortality.
- Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term weight loss treatment.
- Nutritional complications are common after bariatric surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of nutritional management for bariatric patients.
- To highlight the importance of nutritional assessment and intervention.
- To discuss pre- and post-operative nutritional considerations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current evidence on pre-operative weight loss.
- Discussion of nutritional strategies for post-operative adaptation.
- Identification of common nutritional deficits and complications.
Main Results:
- Pre-operative weight loss is not essential for surgical success, but modest loss may reduce complications.
- Nutritional deficits are common and depend on the surgical procedure.
- Specific conditions like dumping syndrome require nutritional management.
Conclusions:
- Effective nutritional management is crucial for bariatric surgery success.
- Specialized skills are needed for pre- and post-operative patient care.
- Collaboration with nutritionists and dietitians is essential.
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