Epidemiology and Discrimination in Obesity
The Pathophysiology of Obesity and Obesity-related Diseases
History of the Development of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery
The History of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Mechanisms of Action of the 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
Patient Safety
Understanding Bariatric Research
ASMBS Position Statements
Quality in Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Techniques and Outcomes
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Technique and Outcomes
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Technique and Outcomes
Duodenal Switch: Technique and Outcomes
Management of Gastrointestinal Leaks and Fistula
Gastrointestinal Obstruction after Bariatric Surgery
Postoperative Bleeding in the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Gastric Banding Complications: Management
Management of Nutritional Complications
Reoperative Bariatric Surgery
Reoperative Options after Gastric Banding
Reoperative Options after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Revisional Procedures after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The Rationale for Metabolic Surgery
Operation of Choice for Metabolic Surgery
Operative Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Patients with a Low Body Mass Index
Outcomes of Metabolic Surgery
Management of the Gallbladder Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Non-metabolic Disease
Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric Surgery
The Role of Endoscopy in Bariatric Surgery
LABS Project
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Infertility
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
Experimental Alternatives in Bariatric Surgery
Liability Reduction, Patient Safety, and Economic Success in Bariatric Surgery
Robotics in Bariatric Surgery.