Like any obesity surgery, the patient will require lifelong medical follow-up and treatment of the medical complications that usually occur (e.g., vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia). ... Surgical Options

"This is the first scientific report of a non-surgical obesity treatment that produces continued weight loss after the treatment ends," said Laurel Mellin, MA, RD, UCSF associate clinical professor...

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for the Treatment of Obesity [2002] ... Surgical treatment of obesity [2008] ... The Development of the Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity [2002]

RATIONALE FOR THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY updated November 23, 2005 ... RATIONALE FOR THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY

Full Title: Pharmacological and Surgical Treatment of Obesity ... You Are Here: AHRQ Home > Clinical Information > EPC Evidence Reports > Obesity, Pharmacological & Surgical Treatment

Obesity causes and consequences are explained by Dr. Justin Bessell at Adelaide Obesity Surgery. ... Surgical Treatment options ... Long-term follow-up of behavioral treatment for obesity:

The physicians at the Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity are Bariatric Surgeons, meaning that the obesity treatment is through surgery, combined with lifestyle changes.

"This is the first scientific report of a non-surgical obesity treatment that produces continued weight loss after the treatment ends," said Laurel Mellin, MA, RD, UCSF associate clinical...

Not all patients are suitable for the treatment and of those who are, some may feel nauseous for some time after the procedure, though these feelings are usually relieved by regular small drinks...

Purpose: To perform a meta-analysis of effectiveness and adverse events associated with surgical treatment of obesity.