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Published in: Obesity Surgery 3/2008

01-03-2008 | Research Article

Bariatric Surgery and Bariatric Psychology: Evolution of the Dutch Approach

Authors: Gerbrand C. M. van Hout, Charlotte M. J. M. Vreeswijk, Guus L. van Heck

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

Background

Success of bariatric surgery is largely dependent on patients’ abilities to change their lifestyle and underlying psychosocial and behavioral factors; these factors should be carefully scrutinized. However, no consensus or guidelines exist for these evaluations.

Materials and Methods

To get a better understanding of the practice of bariatric surgery and bariatric psychology in The Netherlands and its evolution, a survey of bariatric surgery programs was conducted.

Results

Between 2000 and 2005, performance of bariatric surgery in The Netherlands has increased from 564 to more than 2,000 annually, mostly adjustable gastric banding. Most hospitals have a multidisciplinary selection process, and in 89% of the cases, a mental health specialist was involved.

Conclusion

Bariatric surgery in The Netherlands has increased tremendously; however, it is mostly limited to restrictive procedures, and there is no consensus regarding the psychological evaluation of patients.
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Metadata
Title
Bariatric Surgery and Bariatric Psychology: Evolution of the Dutch Approach
Authors
Gerbrand C. M. van Hout
Charlotte M. J. M. Vreeswijk
Guus L. van Heck
Publication date
01-03-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-007-9271-3

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