Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Featuring more than 200 illustrationsuover 100 in full coloruthis volume is a complete how-to guide to the three major types of laparoscopic surgical procedures used for severe obesity: laparoscopic restrictive procedures, laparoscopic restrictive/malabsorptive procedures, and laparoscopic revisional surgery. The book offers guidelines on patient selection and patient counseling, addresses the psychological ramifications of this surgery, and provides step-by-step instructions on patient positioning and surgical technique for each procedure. The authors discuss the pitfalls and potential complications of each operation in detail and offer advice on how to avoid these complications. An accompanying DVD presents detailed, narrated video demonstrating key steps in each procedure.