background: prevalence of obesity in the world, in both developed and developing countries, is growing rapidly. bariatric surgery is now accepted as the treatment for morbid obesity. objective: this study compares laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy's effectiveness (lsg) with the most common bariatric surgery, laparoscopic roux-en-y (lrygb) gastric bypass.   methods: a systematic review was perform...

The protrusion of adipose tissue, peritoneal sac or abdominal viscera in the anterolateral region abdomen can configure so-called Spigelian hernia. A 53-year-old patient with comorbidities is admitted for reoperation Spiegel's Aging and presence obesity, multiparity previous surgery may have predisposed appearance this type For recurrence, obesity been a contributing factor, although factors re...

Obesity is recognized as a global health crisis. Bariatric surgery offers a treatment that can reduce weight, induce remission of obesity-related diseases, and improve the quality of life. In this article, we outline the different options in bariatric surgery and summarize the recommendations for selecting and assessing potential candidates before proceeding to surgery. We present current data ...

The morbidity and mortality associated with obesity have been known since the time of Hippocrates. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide becomes a more serious medical, social, economic problem recently. Lifestyle modification pharmacotherapy limited benefit. Bariatric surgery is an effective method durable weight reduction risks life treating complications. Less invasive, safer ch...