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Principles of Metabolic Surgery

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Editors:
  1. W. Konrad Karcz

    1. Abt. Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg

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  2. Oliver Thomusch

    1. Abt. Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg

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Table of contents (33 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIV
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. History of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

      • Oliver Thomusch
      Pages 3-12

    3. Conservative Treatment of Overweight and Obesity

      • Hartmut Bertz, Andrea Engelhardt
      Pages 13-20

    4. Obesity in Children – a Therapeutic Challenge

      • Ulrike Korsten-Reck
      Pages 21-29

    5. Obesity and Modern Nutrition

      • Volker Schusdziarra, Johannes Erdmann
      Pages 31-45

    6. Physical Activity as a Significant Factor in the Therapy of Obesity

      • Aloys Berg, Daniel König
      Pages 47-52

    7. The Role of Adipokines and Gastrointestinal Tract Hormones in Obesity

      • Julian Swierczynski, Tomasz Sledzinski
      Pages 53-79

    8. Diabetological Assessment of Metabolic Surgery

      • Janusz Gumprecht, Katarzyna Nabrdalik
      Pages 81-87

    9. Lipids and Bariatric Surgery

      • Tina Schewe, Karl Winkler
      Pages 89-97

    10. The Border of Internal Medicine and Metabolic Surgery

      • Iwon Karcz-Socha
      Pages 99-105

    11. Innovative Approach to Treatment of the Metabolic Syndrome

      • Joel Ricci, Michael Timoney, George Ferzli
      Pages 107-121

    12. Venous Thromboembolism – Prophylaxis and Treatment

      • Stefan Utzolino, Magnus Kaffarnik
      Pages 123-135

    13. Principals of Nutrition after Surgical Procedure

      • Hartmut Bertz, Andrea Engelhardt
      Pages 137-149

  3. Preoperative Evaluation and Indications for Surgery

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 151-151
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    2. Psychological and Psychiatric Contraindications

      • Claus Michael Gross, Ludger Tebartz van Elst
      Pages 153-157

    3. Challenges of Anesthesia

      • Heike Kaltofen
      Pages 159-168

    4. Patient Selection and Choice of the Procedure

      • Robert E. Brolin
      Pages 169-176

  4. Surgical Procedures

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 177-177
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    2. Pathophysiology of Restrictive Procedures

      • Giovanni Dapri, G. B. Cadière, Jaqules Himpens
      Pages 179-185
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About this book

For physicians and surgeons entrusted with the care of patients with morbid obesity and related diseases; also for nurses and other professionals on the team. „Principles of Metabolic Surgery“ delivers a succinct account of current knowledge and an excellent overview of modern treatment strategies for morbid obesity. Attractively designed, this user-friendly textbook provides the latest on therapy, monitoring, and management, including: -Completely up-to-date coverage of modern metabolic surgery -Current understanding of the pathophysiology of morbid obesity -Current clinical therapy strategies for conservative and surgical approaches -Recent references In concise, readable chapters, this well-illustrated textbook outlines major concerns and considerations surrounding metabolic surgery. With respect to new insights from basic and clinical research, clear guidelines and practical clinical advice are given to improve the outcome of treatment for morbid obesity.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Abt. Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg

    W. Konrad Karcz, Oliver Thomusch

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Principles of Metabolic Surgery

  • Editors: W. Konrad Karcz, Oliver Thomusch

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02411-5

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-02410-8Published: 19 April 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-51930-1Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-02411-5Published: 15 May 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 422

  • Topics: Surgery

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