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Sujani Yadlapati1, Sergio A Sánchez-Luna2, Mark A Gromski1
1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, 550 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Abstract:
Obesity has extensive health repercussions, and bariatric surgery remains a viable solution to address this issue. This article focuses on the preoperative and postoperative management strategies required to achieve successful and durable outcomes in bariatric surgery patients. Preoperative assessment includes appropriate patient selection, psychosocial evaluation, nutritional analysis, and behavioral/medical counseling. Postoperative assessment includes immediate perioperative care, diet transition, nutritional needs management, and handling of complications associated with bariatric surgery.
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