Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
By: William B. Inabnet, Eric J. DeMaria, Sayeed Ikramuddin.
Contributors: Inabnet, William B.; DeMaria, Eric J., 1959-; Ikramuddin, Sayeed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 333
Subjects: Morbid obesity -- Endoscopic surgery; Laparoscopic surgery; Gastroplasty; Laparoscopy -- methods; Obesity, Morbid -- surgery
Description: Featuring more than 160 illustrations₇over 90 in full color, this volume is a complete how-to guide to the three major types of laparoscopic surgical procedures for severe obesity: laparoscopic restrictive procedures, laparoscopic restrictive/malabsorptive procedures, and laparoscopic revisional surgery. The book offers patient selection and patient counseling guidelines, addresses the psychological ramifications of this surgery, and provides step-by-step instructions on patient positioning and surgical technique for each procedure. The authors discuss the pitfalls and potential complications of each operation in detail and offer advice on how to avoid these complications.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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