Bariatric surgery

  • Alojz Pleskovič Klinični center Ljubljana, Klinični oddelek za abdominalno kirurgijo, Zaloška cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Tadeja Pintar Klinični center Ljubljana, Klinični oddelek za abdominalno kirurgijo, Zaloška cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Marija Pfeifer Klinični center Ljubljana, Klinični oddelek za abdominalno kirurgijo, Zaloška cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Keywords: morbid obesity, surgical treatment, patients management

Abstract

Background: In almost six decades different surgical techniques have been developed to treat patients with morbid obesity. Various surgical techniques are generally divided with respect to their effect into restrictive, malabsorbtive and humoral and a combination of these. Surgically modified human metabolism ameliorates metabolic diseases, particularly diabetes, even in nonobese patients. The understanding of metabolic effects changed the traditional paradigm of bariatric surgery from simple weight-loss procedure to metabolic surgery affecting whole-body metabolism. Proper surgical technique for individual patient is the most important factor influencing long- term results, comorbidities and quality of life. Recommendations for patient selection, surgical methods and pre- and postoperative patient management are to be respected. Metabolic surgery principles and current concepts are presented.

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Published
2013-07-01
How to Cite
1.
Pleskovič A, Pintar T, Pfeifer M. Bariatric surgery. TEST ZdravVestn [Internet]. 1Jul.2013 [cited 16May2024];82(7). Available from: http://vestnik-dev.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/666
Issue
Vol 82 No 7 (2013): July-August
Section
Review


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