Bariatric surgery a review about this treatment in control of obesity

  • Camila Mariana Santos Leal Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu da Universidade Gama Filho - Obesidade e Emagrecimento
  • Paula Mara Ferreira Monteiro Franca Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu da Universidade Gama Filho - Obesidade e Emagrecimento
  • Antonio Coppi Navarro Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu da Universidade Gama Filho - Obesidade e Emagrecimento
Keywords: Morbid obesity, Treatment, Bariatric surgery, Gastroplasty

Abstract

Obesity prevalence has increased gradually and its treatment is essential, because it is associated with diverse chronic illnesses. Their causes multiple, but they highlight the high caloric intake in particular source fats and sedentary lifestyle. The best way to classify the obesity is the Body Mass Index (BMI). Obesity becomes a serious disease when it is morbid, that is, when the BMI exceeds 40 kg/m². Bariatric surgery is the only proven effective therapy for long-term control of morbid obesity. This surgery can be broadly divided into procedures that limit the stomach's capacity, that interfere with digestion or a combination of both the techniques. The main indications for the bariatric surgery are individuals with a BMI > 40 or those with a BMI> 35 who also present any comorbidity. The occurrence of complication, both in late postoperative periods early as highlights need for adequate preparation for surgery, with amulti-paragraph highlight for assessment and monitoring importance of this patient.

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Published
2012-06-09
How to Cite
Leal, C. M. S., Monteiro Franca, P. M. F., & Navarro, A. C. (2012). Bariatric surgery a review about this treatment in control of obesity. Brazilian Journal of Obesity, Nutrition and Weight Loss, 4(19). Retrieved from https://www.rbone.com.br/index.php/rbone/article/view/205
Issue
Vol. 4 No. 19 (2010)
Section
Scientific Articles - Original

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