lecture 15 - bariatric surgery

Question 1

What are the 3 key weight loss surgery procedures available?

Answer 1

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, one anastomosis gastric bypass, sleeve gastroectomy

Question 2

What are the indications for bariatric surgery?

Answer 2

BMI>35
or BMI>30 with T2D or other serious weight related complications

Question 3

What are the long term consequences of bariatric surgery?

Answer 3

Vitamin deficiency, reflux, ulcers, bowel obstruction, NSAIDs often contraindicated