Obesity Care and Bariatric Surgery

Overview

Kenric M. Murayama and Shanu N. Kothari connect the health effects of obesity with the principles and consequences of bariatric surgery. The book brings metabolic, nutritional, and psychological issues into the same discussion as commonly performed operations. Its compact scope makes it a focused introduction to multidisciplinary surgical obesity care.

What this book covers

• Obesity-related metabolic conditions, including diabetes.
• Sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, and psychological considerations.
• Common bariatric operations and the outcomes discussed in the text.
• Nutritional issues and metabolic changes following surgery.

Who it’s for

Surgical trainees, dietitians, endocrine and metabolic-health learners, and other readers studying the context of bariatric care.

How to study with this book

For each operation, link its anatomical changes to the metabolic and nutritional consequences discussed. Use those links to organize revision, then check newer evidence separately.

Digital format

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