Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy [Hardcover]

This book provides a complete guide to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the management of obesity. The chapters discuss guidelines for healthcare providers for the management of patients with obesity, the rationale behind choosing patients, performing the procedure in line with the patients condition, the perioperative period, postoperative requirements, and postoperative complications.

This book aims to give readers an understanding of the surgical techniques involved in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the wider treatment options available. It is relevant to bariatric, metabolic, and general surgeons, physicians, clinical nutritionists as well as students.

1. Introduction.- 2. Weight Loss Options.- 3. Candidates for Sleeve Gastrectomy.- 4. Insurance, Self-Pay and Medical Tourism.- 5. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.- 6. Potential Benefits of the LSG.- 7. LSG: Risks and Considerations.- 8. Nutritional Considerations.- 9. The Sleeve Diet and Exercise Programs.- 10. Long Term Outcomes Post-Sleeve.

Dr. Salman Al-Sabah is the Chairman of Surgery at Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Hospital, Kuwait, and an associate professor at Kuwait University. He graduated from Kuwait Medical School and completed his residency in General Surgery and Master of Management and Health Leadership and Fellowship in Minimal Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at McGill University, Canada. He has contributed to several international presentations as a speaker, moderator, and publications in the field of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. His principal clinical foci are Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Advanced Endoscopy, Health Policy, and research. Additionally, Dr. Al-Sabah is on the editorial board and reviewer of international peer-review journals. He is the founder and President of the Gulf Obesity Surgery Society, the Kuwaitlã#