title: [Bariatric surgery. Patient selection and indication].
abstract: Successful reduction of body weight in patients with morbid obesity (BMI >40 kg/m(2)) is difficult and on a long-term basis nearly impossible with non-interventional treatment modalities. Surgical therapy is an efficient alternative for these patients. Potential surgical treatment should be carefully evaluated during a 6-month preoperative treatment phase during which indications and contraindications should be evaluated. Qualified postoperative care must be provided.
authors.affiliation: Else-Kröner-Fresenius-Zentrum für Ernährungsmedizin, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU München. volker.schusdziarra@lrz.tu-muenchen.de
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Schusdziarra
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hausmann
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Erdmann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D001481:Basal Metabolism; D015992:Body Mass Index; D000075202:Contraindications; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012527:Satiation; D013997:Time Factors; D015431:Weight Loss