Nutritional Management and Supplementation in Bariatric Surgery

This clinical practice guide covers the full spectrum of nutritional management and supplementation in bariatric surgery, from preoperative assessment and preparation through postoperative care. Its 17 chapters are written by internationally recognized experts, most of them from Latin America, and address the indications and contraindications of bariatric surgery along with nutritional evaluation and follow-up after each bariatric procedure. The guide is endorsed by the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO LAC). It is the first Latin American work published in Spanish aimed at the transdisciplinary teams dedicated to the surgical management of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

Bariatric surgery is currently the only option for effectively treating morbid obesity in people for whom more conservative measures such as diet, exercise, and medication have failed. This type of surgery also contributes significantly to resolving comorbidities and improving quality of life. After successful bariatric surgery, patients have been shown to obtain benefits such as reduced blood glucose and blood pressure, reduction or elimination of sleep apnea, and reduced heart workload and cholesterol levels.

This is an eminently practical and easy-to-read guide. Your purchase includes only the file formats listed in the Format card; unlisted companion videos, audio, supplements, or other materials are not included.

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