This text captures the global standards of bariatric surgery practice at a time of change, excitement, and lots of controversy. The text sheds the light on best practices globally by providing a reliable reference to guide the practicing physician anywhere in the world, and from whatever specialty (surgeon, gastroenterologist or endoscopist) to navigate through the many current options of therapy in this rapidly changing field. The text provides high definition illustrations of these techniques to go with the didactic chapters written by the thought leaders in the field. In addition to the technical part, an important part of the book focuses on quality and outcome measures. The rapid growth and innovations impose the need for strict guidelines and quality control. Thought leaders who created the concept of "Centers of Excellence" shed light on outcome measures and different ways to monitor quality. This will appeal to administrators and different ancillary service providers. The medical section plays a major role as combination therapy seems to be the future. An entire section is dedicated to medical weight management with discussions of the dietary and psychological component of care. The text also provides a dedicated discussion of the metabolic aspect of bariatric surgery, cosmetic surgery and issues of training future surgeons. Thease features differentiate the book from others that only discuss the surgical component, and will broaden the level of interest to all who are involved in the management of this complex disease.

History of Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery - Current state of affairs
Accreditation, Quality and Centers of Excellence
Global Certifications for Surgeons and Centers
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in Latin America
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in the Middle East
Asian Experience
Gastric Banding
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass
Duodenal Switch
Gastric Plication
Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch
Vagal Nerve Control of Appetite, Energy, Regulation and Body Weight
Revision after Gastric Banding
Revision after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy
Complications of Gastric Bands
Acute and Subacute Leaks
Chronic Leaks and Fistulas
Intolerance to Oral intake, Refractory Nausea and Vomiting
Postoperative Strictures
Postoperative Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
Building Bariatric Endoscopy Practice for the Surgeon
Endoscopic bariatric therapies
Endoscopic Management of Complications
Robotic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery in Adolescence
Large ventral hernias
Post Bariatric Body Contouring
The Super Super Obese
Optimizing the Staple Line
Preoperative Preparation and Workup
Medical Management of Obesity
Metabolic Surgery, Reality or Myth?
Is Type 2 Diabetes A Surgical Disease?
Biliary disease and Bariatric Surgery
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
Obesity and Cancer
Bariatric Surgery and Cancer
Bariatric Surgery and Transplantation
Interventional Radiology, Is there a Role For The Surgeon?
Accommodating Research in Busy Bariatric Practice
Proper Approach to New Bariatric Procedures.