Morbid obesity is an epidemic as more than 2 3 of the United States population is obese and as
such has a high burden of weight-related co-morbid diseases. Bariatric surgery has proven to
be effective and durable for treatment of severe obesity. Technological advances including
applications of laparoscopy and endolumenal techniques have rapidly advanced this field. Data
and outcomes examining treatments have also improved and as providers we have a wide spectrum
of therapeutic options to treat patients. As techniques and outcomes have evolved access to a
comprehensive yet focused resource regarding bariatric surgery is currently limited. The
proposed textbook is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to the
current and future status of Bariatric interventions which has changed significantly since the
first edition of the Manual. Updates in this version will include the rapidly expanding field
of endoluminal bariatric procedures with a focus on new devices and theories of mechanisms.
New data regarding laparoscopic approaches to treat obesity as well as improved longer-term
data outcomes will be reviewed. Newer surgical approaches to treat metabolic disease and
obesity are included as well as proposed mechanisms of action and efficacy. Additional new
sections include sections on the application of robotic technologies special circumstances
including transplantation and pregnancy and telemedicine and social media in bariatric
surgery. Sections will address the evolution in specific treatments available to patients
initial evaluation and selection of procedures for individual patients the latest surgical and
endoscopic techniques being employed to treat patients including data on outcomes and future
directions for therapy. In particular and unique amongst references a major focus of this text
will be on both the bariatric and metabolic bases of therapies and outcomes. The SAGES Manual A
Practical Guide to Bariatric Surgery Second Edition aligns with the new SAGES UNIVERSITY
MASTERS Program. The Manual supplements the Bariatric Surgery Pathway from Competency to
Proficiency to Mastery. Whether it's for Biliary Hernia Colon Foregut or Bariatric the key
technical steps for the anchoring bariatric procedures are highlighted in detail as well as
what the reader needs to know to successfully submit a video clip to the SAGES Facebook
Channels for technical feedback. Readers will also learn about how to count credits for
Bariatric from the other Master Program Series Guidelines Top 21 Videos Pearls FLS FES
FUSE SMART and Annual SAGES Meeting. The Masters Program promotes lifelong deliberate
learning.
