Book Chapter
Published:
January 1, 2012
Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Michael C. Cheung, Brian J. Allan, Vishnu Chahwala, Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz
Key Takeaways
- This chapter explains major weight loss surgery options, how each works, candidacy, and expected outcomes.
- Written for an international textbook connecting weight loss surgery to subsequent body contouring.
- Dr. de la Cruz-Muñoz contributed three chapters to this textbook, reflecting comprehensive patient care.
- Core principles of these procedures remain the same despite evolving techniques since 2012.
- Serving as the bariatric surgery expert for this textbook demonstrates recognition across surgical specialties.
Abstract/Summary
This book chapter provides a comprehensive overview of surgical options for weight loss in patients with morbid obesity, covering indications, patient selection, major procedures (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, duodenal switch), expected outcomes, comorbidity resolution, and perioperative considerations, serving as a foundational reference for plastic surgeons managing body contouring patients post-bariatric surgery.
Cheung MC, Allan BJ, Chahwala V, de la Cruz-Muñoz N. Surgical Options for Weight Loss. In: Thaller SR, ed. Cosmetic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss. London: JP Medical Ltd; 2012.
