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Part I Obesity -- 1 Historical background: from the past to present -- 2 Incidence and prevalence of Obesity. -3 The Pathophisiological of Obesity -- 4 Obesity-related Comorbidities -- 5 Hypogonadism and Obesity -- 6 The microbiota organ and bariatric surgery -- Part II Surgery of Obesity -- 7 The “Bariatric Multidisciplinary Centre” --  8 Metabolic surgery -- 9 Diabetes Surgery -- 10 The role of laparoscopy in Bariatric Surgery -- 11 Anesthesia in Bariatric Surgery -- 12 Fast Track in bariatric Surgery- Safety, quality, teaching aspects, logistics and cost-efficacy in 8000 consecutive cases -- Part III Surgical Treatment -- 13 Indications For Bariatric Surgery -- 14 Endoscopic treatment: Intragastric Balloon -- 15 Endoscopic Treatment: New technologies -- 16 Adjustable Gastric Banding -- 17 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Technical Aspects, Clinical Management and Outcomes -- 18 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy -- 19 Bariatric and Metabolic Mini-invasive Surgery: Principles and Technical Aspects -- 20 Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch -- 21 Laparoscopic Gastric Plication -- 22 Revisional Surgery: Gastric Banding failure -- 23 Revisional or conversion procedures for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Failure -- 24 Revisional Surgery: Biliopancreatic Diversion failure -- 25 Emergencies in Bariatric Surgery: Highlights for the General Surgeon -- 26 Emergencies in bariatric surgery: Internal hernia -- Part IV Outcomes -- 27 Nutrition Outcomes -- 28 Long-Term Follow Up after Bariatric Surgery.

This book explains the concept of metabolic surgery and provides step-by-step descriptions of all the principal minimally invasive surgical techniques employed to treat morbid obesity. The approach adopted is very practical. For each procedure, indications, technical aspects, clinical management, and outcomes are described, and helpful tips and tricks, highlighted. Guidance is provided on the management of emergencies and potential complications, as well as on general postoperative management and long-term follow-up. The coverage also includes new frontiers of robotic and endoscopic surgery. While the focus is on surgical techniques, emphasis is placed on the need for a multidisciplinary approach, with explanation of the role of the multidisciplinary team and the bariatric center. In addition, important information is presented on the definition of morbid and severe obesity, incidence/prevalence, pathophysiology, and obesity-related comorbidities. The authors are internationally acknowledged experts who present best practice know-how in the field and draw on the most recent research literature.