This book indicates the technique and fine points of the mini- and one-anastomosis gastric bypass, and looks at the means of revising other operations related to it. The chapters discuss postoperative complications, treatment and requirements, postoperative diet and medications, the remarkable effects on the co-morbidities of morbid obesity, and the durability of the weight loss, as well as the improvement in the quality of life.

Essentials of Mini - One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass  aims to help surgeons manage the difficulties encountered within this procedure and to help create improved practice.

<p>A Brief History of Bariatric Surgery to the Present

Understanding the Technique of MGB: Clearing the Confusion
Physiology of the MGB:  How it Works for Long-term Weight Loss
Ten Crucial Steps for the MGB Operation
The Ideal Length of the Jejunal Limb in MGB
Perioperative Care in the MGB and Anesthetic Management
Early Complications of the MGB - Prevention and Treatment
Late Complications of the MGB - Prevention and Treatment
Diet, Supplements and Medications after MGB.  Nutritional Outcomes.  Avoidance of Iron Deficiency.  MGB in Vegetarians
Patient Contraindications to Undergoing MGB
Understanding the Morbidly Obese Patient
Effects of MGB on Obesity-Related Co-Morbidities - Lipids, Hypertension, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver, etc
Effects of MGB on Type 2 Diabetes in Morbid Obesity.  Comparison with the Other Operations
Effects of MGB on Type 2 Diabetes in Lower BMI Patients
Effect of MGB on the Obese Type 1 Diabetic
The Question of Gastro-esophageal Reflux
Treatment of Marginal Ulcer
Quality of Life after MGB Compared to Other Operations
Use of Single or Reduced Number of Ports
Robotic MGB
Absence of Gastric and Esophageal Carcinoma after MGB
Revision of Lap-band to MGB
Comparison of Results of MGB to Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.  Technique of Conversion of Failed Sleeve Gastrectomy to MGB
Anti-reflux One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) [Spanish BAGUA]: Step-by-step Technique, Rationale and Bowel Lengths
Results of the OAGB: Effects on Co-Morbidities, Diabetes, Weight and Quality of Life, Nutritional Considerations, Pregnancy
Results of the OAGB in Adolescents
Physical Principles Applied to the OAGB
Method of Revision of Sleeve Gastrectomy to OAGB
The Ileal Food Diversion Operation: Technique, Rationale and Results
Diverted MGB: A New Procedure
Comparison of MGB with SADI-S: Revision of Sleeve Gastrectomy to MGB or Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileostomy (SADI)
Single Anastomosis Gastro-ileal Bypass (SAGI)
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