Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. General Knowledge for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Physiology of Morbid Obese Patients

      • Seung Ho Choi

      Pages 3-9

   3. Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation for Patients

      • Masayuki Ohta, Seigo Kitano

      Pages 11-15

   4. Why Are Bariatric Surgeries Risky?

      • Susumu Inamine

      Pages 17-21

   5. Current Indication

      • Yosuke Seki

      Pages 23-26

3. Surgical Techniques and Tips

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 27-27

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   2. Basic Techniques and Instruments

      • Takeshi Naitoh

      Pages 29-35

   3. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB)

      • Kazunori Kasama

      Pages 37-43

   4. Sleeve Gastrectomy

      • Joo Ho Lee, Do Joong Park

      Pages 45-53

   5. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB)

      • Seong Min Kim

      Pages 55-68

   6. Mini-Gastric Bypass

      • Kyung Yul Hur

      Pages 69-71

   7. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Duodenal Jejunal Bypass: (LSG/DJB)

      • Kazunori Kasama

      Pages 73-83

4. Revisional Surgery and Management of Complications

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-85

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   2. Revisional Bariatric Surgery

      • Ji Yeon Park, Yong Jin Kim

      Pages 87-96

   3. How to Manage Complications

      • Susumu Inamine

      Pages 97-112

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.

• Bariatric Surgery
• Gastric Banding
• Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopy
• Metabolic Surgery
• Sleeve Gastrectomy

From the book reviews:

“This is a comprehensive overview of the current status and standard of care in bariatric and metabolic surgery. … Although targeted primarily at bariatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, and endoscopists, this book is also a useful reference for residents and fellows in training, medical students, and medical weight management clinicians. It is written by experts in the field.” (Shireesh Saurabh, Doody’s Book Reviews, August, 2014)

• Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

  Seung Ho Choi

• Weight loss and metabolic surgery center, Yotsuya Medical Cube, Tokyo, Japan

  Kazunori Kasama

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

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