Patient Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery: Bridging the Divide to Postoperative Success

Introduction/Background

Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery Modalities

Multiple Hormonal Signals Interpreted by the CNS Influence Appetite

Obesity and T2DM: Key Correlations

Medical Complications of Obesity

Why Obesity Is a Disease

The Thin-Fat Syndrome in South Asian Patients

Fat Deposition May Be Determinative of Cardiometabolically Risky Obesity

When Should Bariatric Surgery Be Considered When Should Bariatric Surgery Be Considered? Diabetes Surgery Summit-II Recommendations

Bariatric Surgery (Particularly RYGB) Induces Systemic Physiologic Changes

Bariatric Surgery as a Remedy for a Range of Cardiometabolic Disorders

Despite Advances in Treatment, a Significant Proportion of Patients With T2DM Are Unable to Reach Target HbA1c Levels

Bariatric Surgery: Managing Patient Expectations

Managing Bariatric Surgical Outcomes for the Best Results: The Multidisciplinary Team

Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Care Model

Successful Bariatric Surgery Using a Multidisciplinary Approach

Quality-of-Life Improvements With Surgically Managed vs Medically Managed Weight Loss

Anemia, Nutritional Deficiencies, and Other Risks Associated With Bariatric Surgery

The Multidisciplinary Approach Can Mitigate Complications Associated With Bariatric Surgery

Summary and Conclusions

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