2009
DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v38n1p9
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Development of Bariatric Surgery: The Effectiveness of a Multi-disciplinary Weight Management Programme in Hong Kong

Abstract: Introduction: In Hong Kong, obesity and its associated co-morbidities are increasingly becoming a health and societal burden. Conservative weight management therapy is ineffective in maintaining substantial weight loss in severely obese patients and more invasive interventions are required to achieve sustainable weight loss. Materials and Methods: Invasive bariatric procedures were introduced to Hong Kong in 2002. Severely obese patients will be seen in a combined obesity clinic where multi-disciplinary asse… Show more

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“…Bariatric surgery has become more common in the East. In this issue, Wong et al 15 review the results of bariatric surgery from one Asian centre. The article emphasises the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve a satisfactory outcome.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Bariatric surgery has become more common in the East. In this issue, Wong et al 15 review the results of bariatric surgery from one Asian centre. The article emphasises the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve a satisfactory outcome.…”
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confidence: 99%