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Adolescent bariatric surgery.

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This article reviews the demographics and health implications of adolescent obesity, describes the most common adolescent bariatric surgical procedures and their outcomes, discusses the ethical issues involved in elective surgery in this population, and outlines the key components of an adolescent bariatric surgical program.
PMID: 22054157 [PubMed – in process] (Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America)

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Revisional bariatric surgery.

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Authors: Kellogg TA
Abstract
With the increase in bariatric surgical procedures, an increase in revision operations is expected. A thorough preoperative work-up is essential to formulate an appropriate revision strategy. Outcomes vary according to the primary operation and chosen approach to revision. Recent studies have shown acceptably low complication rates and good weight loss with the associated health benefits. Although there is no direct evidence in the form of randomized studies indicating which patients with inadequate weight loss or weight regain will benefit most from revision, or to support one particular revision approach rather than another, it is possible to develop general, effective strategies.
PMID: 22054158 [PubMed – in process] (Source: The Surgical Clinics …

Future directions in bariatric surgery.

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Authors: Lee SM, Pryor AD
Abstract
Bariatric surgery is a field in rapid evolution, and the speed of this evolution has been accelerating over the last several decades. A thorough understanding of past developments is crucial to anticipating the future intelligently. The trends that have driven evolution historically often persist, and continue to be influential in the future. With this in mind, this article briefly outlines the historical and current trends in bariatric surgery, and follows the trajectory of these trends into the future to anticipate the technologies and techniques that will be most important to the field in the coming years.
PMID: 22054159 [PubMed – in process] (Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America)

Bariatric and metabolic surgery.

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Authors: Martin RF
PMID: 22054160 [PubMed – in process] (Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America)