Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery in Asia |
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| Authors: | Pradeep Chowbey |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI);2. Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS);3. Asia Pacific Bariatric Surgery Society (APBSS);4. MINIMAL ACCESS, METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTRE SIR GANGA RAM HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI (INDIA) |
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| Abstract: | Often coexisting in developing countries with under‐nutrition, obesity is a complex condition, with serious medical, social, psychological and economic implications1. This has led to the dual burden of fighting against both under and over‐nutrition. It is widely recognized today that bariatric surgery is the only safe and effective approach to treatment of morbid obesity5. This article discusses the scope, evolution and current status of Bariatric Surgery in Asia |
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| Keywords: | Asian obesity Bariatric Surgery Metabolic Syndrome |
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