Informed Decision-Making for Bariatric Surgery: Benefits, Risks, Uncertainties and Choices

Abstract

Decision-making is a critical aspect of good surgical care, and this principle is particularly important in bariatric surgery. Adequate communication of information to patients is essential in order to facilitate optimal uptake of bariatric surgery and choice of the most suitable procedure. This article reviews the most relevant advances in understanding of longterm efficacy associated with gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

Luminal Gastrointestinal Surgery: What Is Round the Corner?

“…McArthur et al [5] interpret the existing evidence for laparoscopic options in the backdrop of the PROSPER trial. Upper gastrointestinal surgery has a new kid on the block of bariatric surgery; Sarela et al [6] give an insight into the debates currently in this emerging field.…”