Laparoscopic bariatric surgery, while highly effective, is an invasive method for sustainable weight loss [1]. Less than 1% of patients with clinically severe obesity undergo surgery [2], in part because concerns regarding surgical complications [3].

Abstract Obesity is a major public health issue with various comorbidities. Sleeve gastrectomy has become popular treatment for obesity, but it carries the risk of complications, particularly staple line leakage. This case study focused on 32-year-old woman grade II obesity and hiatal hernia who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Four days after surgery, she presented abdominal pain, re...

Background. Severe obesity is a risk factor for lower participation in paid work, but whether employment increases and sick leave decreases after obesity surgery is not well documented. Methods. We assessed 224 Norwegian patients with severe obesity (mean age: 40; mean BMI: 49; 61% female) regarding employment status (working versus not working) and the number of days of sick leave during the p...

Background: Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most effective procedure in management of obesity, achieving a significant decrease energy intake.

O besity is increasing in epidemic proportions internationally. 1 Health care costs for the treatment of obesity and its complications have also increased. Recent estimates are that $70 billion or 9.4% of all health care costs are attributable to treating obesity and obesity-related complications. As the population’s weight has become heavier, the prevalence of morbid obesity has dramatically i...

Introduction: The upward trend of seeking bariatric surgery tourism will only grow with the globalization of medical care. We aim to describe the experiences participants of a supervised weight loss program in relation to their pursuit of bariatric tourism. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with an unbiased questionnaire were conducted to obtain a profo...

Bariatric surgery is considered to be the most effective treatment modality in maintaining long-term weight reduction and improving obesity-related conditions in morbidly obese patients. In Korea, surgery for morbid obesity was laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy first performed in 2003. Since 2003, the annual number of bariatric surgeries has markedly increased, including adjustable gastric bandin...

Abstract Background Obesity needs to be included in medical school curriculum the context of obesity pandemic Methods A multiple-choice survey was sent out students a attached university teaching hospital. Respondents provided information on demographics and perceptions about bariatric surgery. Results were presented as frequencies analysed. There 223 respondents with M:F = 93:130. 61.8% years ...