Patient selection for surgical treatment of obesity
Schusdziarra, V.; Hausmann, M.; Erdmann, J.
Rozhledy v chirurgii mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti 85(9): 436-440
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9351 PMID: 17323766 Document Number: 596677
A successful reduction of body weight in patients with morbid obesity (BMI >40 kg/m2) is difficult and in the majority of patients it is impossible with non-interventional treatment modalities. Surgical therapy is an efficient alternative for these patients. Potential surgical intervention, however, should be carefully evaluated during a six month preoperative treatment phase. During this time period indications and contraindications must be evaluated.