Aparna Govil Bhasker – författare

This book covers the management of various metabolic, nutritional and hormonal complications that arise after bariatric surgery. Until now bariatric surgeons have focused on mastering the surgical technique and reducing surgical complications. A number of metabolic and nutritional complications in the post-surgical phase can remain undiagnosed or unreported with a potential for irreversible morbidity. The book is edited by a team of experienced surgeons and bariatric nutritionists to provide a balanced perspective on the subject. It includes chapters on the prevention and subsequent diagnosis and management of these complications early in the course and explaining each complication with one or more suitable case reports. 

This book is relevant for practicing as well as aspiring bariatric surgeons, nutritionists/dieticians and bariatric physicians.

The book covers all aspects of nutrition and well-being for patients who undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery. It also covers basic aspects of patho-physiology of obesity.

With rising rates of obesity, metabolic and bariatric surgery is on the rise across the world. As metabolic and bariatric surgery leads to a major change in diet and has a potential to lead to nutritional deficiencies, there is an increasing need for experts in bariatric nutrition.

The book explains the approach protocols and applications in the pre-surgery and post- surgery period. It covers the prevention and management of nutritional deficiencies in detail and contains relevant case scenarios to enhance the understanding of the readers. It explains specific nutritional approach to patients with special considerations who undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery, such as liver and kidney disease, organ transplant, pregnancy, adolescence, etc. The book provides easy-to-follow algorithms for nutrient supplementation and key points in each chapter.

The book provides consolidated information on bariatric nutrition. It serves as a useful resource for practicing dietitians / nutritionists and students alike, surgeons, physicians and any other practitioners involved in metabolic and bariatric surgery.