Tag: Bariatric

The SAGES Manual of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (3rd Edition)


Free Download The SAGES Manual of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031723082 | 810 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 90 MB
Obesity is an epidemic – more than 40% of the United States population suffers from obesity and, as such, it has a high burden of weight-related conditions and diseases. Metabolic and bariatric surgery has proven to be the most effective and durable treatment of severe obesity. Technological advances including applications of laparoscopy, robotics and endoluminal techniques have rapidly advanced this field. Data and outcomes examining treatments have also improved and, as providers, we have a wide spectrum of therapeutic options to treat patients.

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Bariatric Plastic Surgery A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss


Free Download Thomas B. McNemar MD, "Bariatric Plastic Surgery: A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss"
English | ISBN: 1886039925 | 2008 | 160 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
A practical guidebook to cosmetic surgery after dramatic weight loss, this book includes information on choosing the right surgeon, what to expect from the surgical procedures, how to manage post-surgical pain, what fees to expect, and how to deal with insurance claims. Before-and-after photos along with detailed illustrations of the surgeries present prospective patients with all the information needed to make fully informed decisions on the procedures.

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The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery


Free Download Ninh T. Nguyen, Stacy A. Brethauer, John M. Morton, "The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery"
English | 2019 | pages: 649 | ISBN: 3030270203 | PDF | 28,4 mb
​The fully updated 2nd edition of this textbook continues to serve as a comprehensive guide for information dealing with the ever-evolving field of bariatric surgery. The chapters are written by experts in the field and include the most up-to-date information, including new sections on quality in bariatric surgery, endoscopic surgery, and management of bariatric complications. This new edition continues to cover the basic considerations for bariatric surgery, the currently accepted procedures, outcomes of bariatric surgery including long-term weight loss, improvement and resolution of comorbidities, and improvement in quality of life. Other special emphasis is given to the topics of metabolic surgery and surgery for patients with lower BMI. In addition, new endoscopic bariatric procedures including the gastric balloons, endoscopic revisional procedures, and newer pharmacotherapy for obesity are reviewed.

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