Search for dissertations about: "obesity surgery"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 155 swedish dissertations containing the words obesity surgery.
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11. 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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12. Gastrointestinal Physiology and Results following Bariatric Surgery
Abstract : The number of operations for morbid obesity is rising fast. We have examined aspects of postoperative physiology and results after bariatric surgery. The pH in the proximal pouch after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) was investigated with catheter-based and wire-less technique. READ MORE
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13. Aspects of surgical treatment of morbid obesity : Clinical studies
Abstract : Common methods used for surgical treatment of morbid obesity are silicone adjustable gastric banding (SAGB), vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). The role of laparoscopy in complex bariatric procedures such as RYGBP is unclear. READ MORE
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14. 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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15. 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