Korean J Gastroenterol.  2015 Oct;66(4):186-189. 10.4166/kjg.2015.66.4.186.

Role of Gastroenterologists in Management of Obesity

• Lee BI

• KMID: 2373339
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2015.66.4.186

Abstract

Obesity is a serious disorder that increases morbidity and mortality. Primary intervention with life style modification and medication is not always effective for obese patients. Endoscopic management of obesity may be a less invasive, more cost-effective, and relatively safer option than bariatric surgery. Moreover, therapeutic endoscopy is considered to be the primary modality for managing complications that occur after bariatric surgery. In the near future, role of gastroenterologists will be more important in the management of obesity and its related problems.

Keyword

Obesity; Gastroenterology; Bariatrics; Gastrointestinal endoscopy

MeSH Terms

Bariatric Surgery/adverse effects
Biliary Tract Diseases/etiology
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Gastric Balloon
Gastric Bypass
Humans
Obesity/*therapy
*Physician's Role

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Endoscopic view after placement of the intragastric balloon.

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  Fig. 2. Classification of Bariatric surgery. (A) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, (B) biliopancreatic diversion, (C) adjustable gastric banding,(D) sleeve gastrectomy.

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