Surgery in the Treatment of Obesity (cont.)
Medical Author:
Alan Saber, MD
Alan Saber, MDAlan 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. Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Michel M Murr, MD
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Preoperative WorkupCareful preoperative patient screening, selection, preparation, and education are the keys for postoperative success. A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to patients' screening and education, including consultations with a dietitian, psychologist, internist, and bariatric surgeon is mandatory. In selected cases, cardiac, pulmonary, and endocrine evaluation may be needed. Patients should have a clear understanding and realistic expectation of benefits, risks, and long-term consequences of surgical treatment. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Surgery in the Treatment of Obesity
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