Bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity and associated disorders 28th March #obsmuk chat
Bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity and associated disorders Severe and complex obesity is associated with many complications such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, liver disease, sleep apnoea, subfertility, osteoarthritis, depression and increased risk of cancer. Contrary to the popular concept among the public, media and healthcare professionals, obesity is not a simple case of energy intake versus energy expenditure. The causes of obesity are multifactorial and include genes, psychology, microbiome, hormones, environment, diet, lifestyle. There are several treatment options for obesity. Any treatment for obesity should meet some and preferably all of the following criteria. 1) The treatment should result in a substantial and sustainable weight loss. 2) The treatment should result in resolution, remission or improvement in obesity complications. 3) The treatment should result in prolongation of life and reduction in mortality