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Published in: Obesity Surgery 11/2016

01-11-2016 | Letter to the Editor

Why Preoperative Weight Loss in Preparation for Bariatric Surgery Is Important

Authors: Luigi Schiavo, Arnaud Sans, Giuseppe Scalera, Alfonso Barbarisi, Antonio Iannelli

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 11/2016

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Bariatric surgery has been shown to be the most effective and durable solution for the treatment and control of morbid obesity [1, 2]. However, there is evidence that it is more effective when combined with appropriate nutritional care [3]. Indeed, the role of the nutritionist is of mainstay importance before as well as after surgery. Herein, we discuss the importance of preparing patients before bariatric surgery detailing the role of an appropriate preoperative diet in order to obtain a safe and consistent weight loss. …
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Metadata
Title
Why Preoperative Weight Loss in Preparation for Bariatric Surgery Is Important
Authors
Luigi Schiavo
Arnaud Sans
Giuseppe Scalera
Alfonso Barbarisi
Antonio Iannelli
Publication date
01-11-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 11/2016
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-016-2381-z

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