title: Role of the gastroenterologist in the management of the obese patient.
abstract: Obesity is a highly prevalent disease worldwide, and one in which gastroenterologists can play an important role. Some digestive diseases are more common in obese patients, and preoperative evaluation may be required in some cases. Additionally, bariatric surgery can lead to digestive complications in the short and long term that require intervention, and endoscopic treatment can be an important factor in weight loss. The aim of this review is to highlight the role of the gastroenterologist in the management of obese patients who are either scheduled for or have undergone surgical or endoscopic treatment for obesity.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Digestiva, Hospital Universitari Dr. Peset, Valencia, España; Universitat de València, Valencia, España. Electronic address: lopez_antser@gva.es.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: López-Serrano
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Digestiva, Hospital Universitari Dr. Peset, Valencia, España.
authors.forename: Inmaculada
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ortiz Polo
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Digestiva, Hospital Universitari Dr. Peset, Valencia, España.
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sanz de la Vega
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Digestiva, Hospital Universitari Dr. Peset, Valencia, España; Universitat de València, Valencia, España.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Moreno-Osset
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019468:Disease Management; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D042882:Gallstones / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005762:Gastroenterology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D065626:Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery; D010819:Physician's Role; D011178:Postgastrectomy Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
keywords: Aparato digestivo; Cirugía; Complicaciones; Complications; Digestive system; Endoscopia gastrointestinal; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Morbid obesity; Obesidad mórbida; Surgery