The fully updated 2nd edition of this textbook continues to serve as a comprehensive guide for information dealing with the ever-evolving field of bariatric surgery. The chapters are written by experts in the field and include the most up-to-date information, including new sections on quality in bariatric surgery, endoscopic surgery, and management of bariatric complications. This new edition continues to cover the basic considerations for bariatric surgery, the currently accepted procedures, outcomes of bariatric surgery including long-term weight loss, improvement and resolution of comorbidities, and improvement in quality of life. Other special emphasis is given to the topics of metabolic surgery and surgery for patients with lower BMI. In addition, new endoscopic bariatric procedures including the gastric balloons, endoscopic revisional procedures, and newer pharmacotherapy for obesity are reviewed.

The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery Second Edition will continue to be a leading source of scientific information for surgeons, physicians, residents, students, and integrated health members today and for years to come.

Part I: Basic Considerations

Epidemiology and Discrimination in Obesity
The Pathophysiology of Obesity and Obesity-Related Disease
History of the Development of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery
The History of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Physiological Mechanisms of Bariatric Procedures
Indications and Contraindications for Bariatric Surgery
Preoperative Care of the Bariatric Patient
Anesthetic Considerations
Components of a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center
Evaluation of Preoperative Weight Loss
ASMBS Position Statements
Primary Bariatric Surgery and Management of Complications
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Technique and Outcomes
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Technique and Outcomes
Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch: Technique and Outcome
Single Anastomosis Duodeno-ileostomy
Laparoscopic One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: History of the Procedure Surgical Technique and Outcomes
Part III: Management of Bariatric Complications
Management of Gastrointestinal Leaks and Fistula
Gastrointestinal Obstruction After Bariatric Surgery
Postoperative Bleeding in the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Management of Marginal Ulcers
Gastric Banding Complications: Management
Management of Nutritional Complications
Early and Late Dumping Syndromes
Part IV   Reoperative Bariatric Surgery for Weight Regain and Complications
Reoperative Bariatric Surgery
Reoperative Options After Gastric Banding
Reoperative Options After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Reoperative Options After Gastric Bypass
Revisional Bariatric Surgery for Management of Late Complications
Revisional Surgery Data and Guidelines
Part V: Metabolic Surgery
Operation of Choice for Metabolic Surgery
Outcomes of Metabolic Surgery
Operative Outcomes of Metabolic/ Bariatric Surgery in Subjects With Type One Obesity Index (30-35 kg/m2)
Part VI: Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery
The Role of Preoperative Endoscopy in Bariatric Surgery
Intragastric Balloon Therapy
Endoluminal Gastric Pouch Revision
Endoscopic Primary Bariatric Procedures
Endoscopic Management of Stomal Stenosis
Part VII: Quality in Bariatric Surgery
Patient Safety.-  LABS Project
Quality in Bariatric Surgery
Patient Experience and Perioperative Pathway in Bariatric Surgery
Decreasing Readmissions in Bariatric Surgery
Enhanced Recovery in Bariatric Surgery
Part VIII: Specific Considerations
Biliary Tract Disease in the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Joint Disease and Obesity: Opportunity for Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Collaboration
Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric Surgery
Critical Care Considerations in the Bariatric Patient
Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents
Pregnancy Issues and Bariatric Surgery
Robotics in Bariatric Surgery
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
The Practice of Bariatric Coding and Reimbursement
Medical Malpractice in Bariatric Surgery: The ASMBS Journey to a Closed Claims Registry
Obesity Prevention
Training in Bariatric Surgery
Adjuvant Pharmaceutical Therapy for Perioperative Use in Bariatric Surgery.