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Weight Loss Surgery - What You Need to Know

Offered By: University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube

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Health Care Courses Obesity Courses Weight Loss Courses Bariatric Surgery Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the world of weight loss surgery with UCLA bariatric surgeon Yijun Chen, MD, in this informative 30-minute presentation. Gain insights into the causes of obesity, various treatment options, and specific bariatric surgery procedures. Learn about the expectations for weight loss and surgical outcomes. Discover the definition of obesity, its impact on quality of life, and the indications for surgery. Understand common reasons people seek surgical interventions and explore options such as Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Delve into the benefits of bariatric surgery and why it's often considered a last resort. Examine the new anatomy after surgery, mortality rates for common procedures, and how outcomes reflect preparation. Get an overview of the initial clinic appointment and post-surgery visits. This comprehensive presentation provides valuable information for anyone considering or interested in weight loss surgery.

Syllabus

Intro
This presentation will cover
Definition of Obesity
Impaired Quality of Life
Indications for Surgery
Common Reasons People Seek
Surgical Options
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery: why only a last resort?
Laparoscopic Sleeve
New Anatomy after Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Mortality rate for common
Outcomes reflect preparation
Initial Clinic appointment
After surgery visits
Summary


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UCLA Health

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