Written by leading experts from all across the globe, this comprehensive yet concise textbook offers up-to-date summary in the field of Obesity and its Surgical Management for a wide range of healthcare professionals involved within a Bariatric Multidisciplinary Team including Surgeons, Dieticians, Metabolic Physicians, Anaesthesiologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Radiologists and Nursing staff. The book also serves as a reference manual for General Physicians, General Surgeons & General Practitioners.

Table of contents (78 chapters)
Introduction to Obesity
Alam, Imran (et al.)
Pages 3-11
Etiopathogenesis of Obesity
Rajeev, Surya Panicker (et al.)
Pages 13-20
Gut-Derived Hormones and Energy Homeostasis
Cheung, Wui-Hang (et al.)
Pages 21-28
Health Consequences Obesity Associated Comorbidities
Emmanuel, Julian J. (et al.)
Pages 29-38
Medical Management of Obesity
Andrews, Robert C.
Pages 39-49
Historical Perspectives of Bariatric Surgery
Dexter, Simon P. L. (et al.)
Pages 53-63
Evidence Base for Bariatric Surgery
Leuratti, Luca (et al.)
Pages 65-75
Patient Selection in Bariatric Surgery
Sarkar, Rupa (et al.)
Pages 77-83
Procedure Selection in Bariatric Surgery
Jennings, Neil A. (et al.)
Pages 85-89
Preoperative Medical Evaluation of the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Grocock, Christopher James (et al.)
Pages 93-102
Preoperative Dietary Evaluation of the Bariatric Surgery Patient
O'Kane, Mary P. M.
Pages 103-108
Psychological Assessment of the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Ratcliffe, Denise
Pages 109-115
Anesthesia Considerations in the Obese Patient for Bariatric Surgery
Kennedy, Nicholas J. (et al.)
Pages 117-129
Preoperative Risk Scoring Systems in Bariatric Surgery
Halim, Irfan (et al.)
Pages 131-140
The Structure and Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Bariatric Surgery
Khan, Omar (et al.)
Pages 141-145
Nursing Care of the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Puplampu, Tamara (et al.)
Pages 147-154
Perioperative Management of the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Woodcock, Sean A. A.
Pages 155-165
Enhanced Recovery after Bariatric Surgery
Awad, Sherif
Pages 167-173
LRYGB: The Linear Technique
Halim, Irfan (et al.)
Pages 177-183
LRYGB: The Circular Stapler Technique (Includes Transoral as well as Transabdominal Anvil Placement)
Owers, Corinne E. (et al.)
Pages 185-190
LRYGB: The Hand-Sewn Technique
Ahmed, Javed (et al.)
Pages 191-196
LRYGB: The Fully Stapled Technique
Dillemans, Bruno (et al.)
Pages 197-205
LRYGB: Complications Diagnosis and Management
Wyles, Susannah M. (et al.)
Pages 207-229
LRYGB: Outcomes
Carr, William R. J. (et al.)
Pages 231-238
LRYGB: Current Controversies
Higa, Kelvin D. (et al.)
Pages 239-243
LSG: The Technique
Aggarwal, Sandeep (et al.)
Pages 247-257
LSG: Complications Diagnosis and Management
Weiner, Rudolf A. (et al.)
Pages 259-276
LSG: Outcomes
Ramar, Sasindran (et al.)
Pages 277-283
LSG: Current Controversies
Borg, Cynthia-Michelle (et al.)
Pages 285-295
LAGB: The Technique
Cobourn, Chris S. (et al.)
Pages 299-306
LAGB: Complications Diagnosis and Management
Leeder, Paul Constantine
Pages 307-319
LAGB: Outcomes
Singhal, Rishi (et al.)
Pages 321-325
LAGB: Current Controversies
Monkhouse, Simon J. W. (et al.)
Pages 327-332
Reduced Port Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Saber, Alan A.
Pages 335-341
Single Incision LRYGB
Huang, Chih-Kun (et al.)
Pages 343-349
Single Incision LSG
Dapri, Giovanni
Pages 351-360
Single Incision LAGB
Chakravartty, Saurav (et al.)
Pages 361-365
Robotic Assisted Bariatric Surgery
Sudan, Ranjan (et al.)
Pages 367-373
Revisional Surgery after Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Suter, Michel
Pages 377-384
Revisional Surgery after LRYGB
Higa, Kelvin D. (et al.)
Pages 385-391
Revisional Surgery after LSG
Himpens, Jacques M. (et al.)
Pages 393-402
Revisional Surgery after LAGB
Angrisani, Luigi (et al.)
Pages 403-411
Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric (One-Anastomosis) Bypass Surgery
Rutledge, Robert (et al.)
Pages 415-423
Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) Surgery
Kerrigan, David D. (et al.)
Pages 425-435
Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) Surgery
Tacchino, Roberto Maria
Pages 437-445
Laparoscopic Banded Gastric Bypass Surgery
Fobi, Mathias A. L. (et al.)
Pages 447-461
Single-Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S) Surgery
Sánchez-Pernaute, Andrés (et al.)
Pages 463-467
Laparoscopic Gastric Plication
Ramos, Almino C. (et al.)
Pages 469-475
Laparoscopic Gastric Pacing
Miller, Karl
Pages 477-481
Intragastric Balloon Treatment for Obesity
Genco, Alfredo (et al.)
Pages 485-492
Endoscopic Duodeno-Jejunal Bypass Sleeve Treatment for Obesity
Muñoz, Rodrigo (et al.)
Pages 493-498
Newer Endoluminal Interventions for Obesity
Iskandar, Mazen E. (et al.)
Pages 499-504
Endoscopic Treatment of Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Campos, Josemberg M. (et al.)
Pages 505-515
Mechanisms of Action of Bariatric Surgical Procedures
Neff, Karl J. (et al.)
Pages 519-527
Glycaemic Control and Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk Following Bariatric Surgery
Elliott, Jessie A. (et al.)
Pages 529-534
Resolution of Obesity Associated Comorbidities (Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnoea, and Metabolic Syndrome) Following Bariatric Surgery
Olbers, Torsten (et al.)
Pages 535-539
Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with BMI 35 kg/m2
Cohen, Ricardo (et al.)
Pages 541-545
Ileal Interposition with Sleeve Gastrectomy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
Ugale, Surendra M. (et al.)
Pages 547-554
Training in Bariatric Surgery
Hewin, David F.
Pages 557-562
Bariatric Surgery Data Management and Reporting Worldwide
Singhal, Rishi (et al.)
Pages 563-568
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) Center of Excellence Program for Bariatric Surgery
Hutcher, Neil E.
Pages 569-574
International Federation for Surgical Obesity (IFSO) Center of Excellence Program for Bariatric Surgery
Melissas, John (et al.)
Pages 575-580
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) By American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and American College of Surgery (ACS)
Saber, Alan A. (et al.)
Pages 581-584
Medico Legal Issues in Bariatric Surgery
Khan, Omar (et al.)
Pages 585-590
Nutritional Management after Bariatric Surgery
Pinnock, Gail L.
Pages 593-601
Management of Extreme Obesity (BMI 60 kg/m2)
Somers, Shaw (et al.)
Pages 603-611
Respiratory Considerations and Effect of Bariatric Surgery in the Obese Patient
Menon, Manoj K. (et al.)
Pages 613-622
Infertility, Pregnancy, and Bariatric Surgery
Khan, Rahat
Pages 623-627
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Bariatric Surgery
Balupuri, Shlok (et al.)
Pages 629-636
Cancer, Obesity, and Bariatric Surgery
Bruce, Duff M.
Pages 637-642
Psychological Issues Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Snowdon-Carr, Vanessa
Pages 643-652
Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Ogden, Jane (et al.)
Pages 653-658
Management of Bariatric Emergencies by the General Surgeon
Peters, Christopher (et al.)
Pages 661-672
The Role of Primary Care in Bariatric Surgery
Haslam, David William
Pages 673-681
Intensive Care and Obesity
Eigener, Katrin
Pages 683-688
Radiological Imaging in Bariatric Surgery
Patel, Kamini
Pages 689-705
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Linden, Bradley C. (et al.)
Pages 707-712
Body Contouring Surgery after Bariatric Surgery
Soldin, Mark (et al.)
Pages 713-721