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Semin Plast Surg 2006; 20(1): 009-014
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-932444
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What Plastic Surgeons Should Know about Bariatric Surgery

Bethany C. Sacks1 , Samer G. Mattar2
  • 1Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • 2Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Publication Date:
26 January 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Bariatric surgery is the current standard treatment for severe obesity. A variety of procedures are currently performed, which provide durable and rapid weight loss through malabsorption, restriction, or a combination of the two. The significant amelioration of obesity-associated comorbidities has been demonstrated. Laparoscopic techniques in bariatric surgery provide patients with decreased morbidity and faster recovery, with an equivalent amount of weight loss. Weight loss is dramatic and progressive until a plateau is reached. Patients often seek the services of a plastic surgeon to remove the excess lax skin and improve the ptosis associated with such massive weight loss.

KEYWORDS

Morbid obesity - bariatric surgery - adjustable gastric band - biliopancreatic diversion - gastric bypass

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Samer G MattarM.D. F.A.C.S. 

Director, Clarian Bariatric Center, Department of Surgery, Indiana School of Medicine

6625 Network Way, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46728

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