Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3642355900 ISBN 13: 9783642355905

Publisher: Springer, 2014

Synopsis

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery is recognized to be an important and effective option for the treatment of severe obesity and the various associated conditions and diseases. This book presents state of the art knowledge on such surgery with the aim of facilitating the sharing and exchange of knowledge, documenting effective techniques, and enhancing safety and outcomes. All technical aspects are covered in detail, and the text is complemented by many helpful illustrations. A further key feature is the provision of accompanying surgical videos, which will be of value to both novice and experienced surgeons. This textbook will be a great asset in clinical practice for all who are involved or interested in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

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From the Back Cover:

Bariatric and metabolic surgery is recognized to be an important and effective option for the treatment of severe obesity and the various associated conditions and diseases, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular dysfunction, dyslipidemia, and obstructive sleep apnea. Despite its established value, however, there is scope for further improvement in safety and in the quality of the surgical techniques, and calls have therefore been made for the establishment of standard techniques and procedures.

This book accordingly presents state of the art knowledge on bariatric and metabolic surgery with the aim of facilitating the sharing and exchange of knowledge, documenting effective techniques, and enhancing safety and outcomes. All technical aspects are covered in detail, and the text is complemented by many helpful illustrations. A further key feature is the provision of accompanying surgical videos, which will be of value to both novice and experienced surgeons. This textbook will be a great asset in clinical practice for all who are involved or interested in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

About the Author:

Seung Ho Choi, MD, Ph.D. Professor, Yonsei University College of Medicine Chief, Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital

Kazunori Kasama, MD, FACS Director, Weight loss and metabolic surgery center Yotsuya Medical Cube

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 3642355900
• ISBN 13: 9783642355905
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 123
• Editor: Choi Seung Ho, Kasama Kazunori