Search for dissertations about: "bariatric surgery"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words bariatric surgery.
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6. Excess skin after bariatric surgery - patients' perspective and objective measurements
Abstract : Most of the world's population lives in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. The only effective treatment is found to be bariatric surgery. Excess skin is an undervalued, negative effect following the massive weight loss after the procedure. READ MORE
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7. lmproving Procedure Selection and Surgical Technique in Bariatric Surgery
Abstract : Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment for obesity and its metabolic comorbidities. There are, however, unexplored differences between surgical methods regarding outcomes and suitability for the individual patient. READ MORE
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8. Complications in bariatric surgery with focus on gastric bypass
Abstract : Obesity is rising in pandemic proportions. At present, one third of the world’s population has become overweight or obese, and estimates predict 60% in 2030. Thus, the problem is gigantic. Obesity is associated with numerous diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and cancer. READ MORE
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9. Register-based studies on cholecystectomy : Quality of life after cholecystectomy, and cholecystectomy incidence and complications after gastric bypass
Abstract : Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) is standard surgical treatment for patients with symptomatic gallstone disease, albeit not without complications. Assessing the impact on quality of life is crucial for appropriate cholecystectomy patient selection, and the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) is a 36-item questionnaire validated for this purpose. READ MORE
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10. Calciumhomeostasis and Vitamin D in Obesity and Preeclampsia
Abstract : Normal physiological functioning is highly dependent of calcium and the concentration range is very narrow. Normal calcium levels are so crucial to survival that the body will de-mineralize bone if the levels are insufficient. A prerequisite for normal calcium uptake is a normal Vitamin D level. READ MORE