What operations treat symptoms of overeating that lead to obesity?
The two most basic approaches are gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic gastric banding. Gastric bypass is the most effective surgery for morbidly obese patients, but the severe, potentially life-threatening complications must be seriously considered. Gastric bypass surgery can cause a general malabsorption created by the short bowel syndrome. The complications include hepatic failure, late development of cirrhosis, and a host of metabolic deficiencies. The LAP-BAND® procedure includes an adjustable band that is placed laparoscopically around the very proximal stomach, which allows control of the outer diameter and enables weight loss as a result of limited food intake. The LAP-BAND procedure allows a significantly shorter hospital stay, earlier return to work, and fewer wound infections and hernia problems. Both surgical procedures can aid in dramatic weight reduction, but unless underlying psychological issues are resolved, there can be an increase in the risk of eating disorders,
