Indications and preoperative planning for bariatric surgery

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2023 Nov;135(Suppl 6):721-728. doi: 10.1007/s00508-023-02271-8. Epub 2023 Oct 11.ABSTRACTThese clinical practice guidelines represent the consensus opinion of a group of Austrian specialist physicians associated with the treatment of obesity. The recommendations incorporate the current literature and guidelines and aim to balance both procedural feasibility and patient acceptance and adherence. Special emphasis was placed on simplification of the preoperative clarification and maximum patient safety. Therefore, this article makes no claim to be complete in all fields.PMID:37821695 | DOI:10.1007/s00508-023-02271-8

Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift - October 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Daniel Moritz Felsenreich Andrea Malzner Marlies Eichner Elisabeth Hoelbing Alexander Moosbrugger Philipp Beckerhinn Gerhard Prager Johanna Maria Brix Bianca-Karla Itariu Source Type: research