PERFECT BARIATRIC SURGERY NOT A MIRAGE

Author (s) : M.SWARNADEVI

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Abstract :
As the problem of obesity growing in India, there is a need for effective interventions to manage obesity and related health issues. Bariatric surgery is one such procedure which is proven very effective in all age groups. Even though surgery is not common in Indian pediatric population, its success in adults and rare complications making it need for the hour. It’s the responsibility of parents and surgeons to take decision on bariatric surgery in children by considering the complications of obesity and post operative problems related to surgery. Effective lifestyle modifications and considerable post-operative follow up will lead us towards progressive outcome.

Keywords : Bariatric surgery, Post-operative, Restrictive surgery, Malabsorptive surgery.

Conference Date : 30/08/2019

Pages : 149

Paper ID : 19147