Surgery in the Treatment of Obesity (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Alan Saber, MD

Alan Saber, MD is currently Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University. Dr. Saber earned both his MD and a post-doctoral degree in surgery from the Alexandria University School of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt. His surgical residency included Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and The Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida.

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Coauthor:

Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C

Medical Editor:

Michel M Murr, MD

Obesity and Health Concerns
Measuring Obesity
Nonsurgical Treatment of Obesity
Surgical Treatment of Obesity
Digestion: The Basics
Criteria for Surgery
Classifications of Surgery
Preoperative Workup
Operative Procedures
Benefits and Risks of Weight-Loss Surgery
Postoperative Care
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Synonyms and Keywords
Authors and Editors

Surgical Treatment of Obesity

Surgical treatment of obesity is also known as bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. Surgery is currently the most effective treatment for morbid obesity resulting in durable and sustainable weight loss and accompanying health improvements.

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