2022 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY (ASMBS) AND INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR THE SURGERY OF OBESITY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS (IFSO): INDICATIONS FOR METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY The concept of pandemic has entered our lives due to the recent emergence and ongoing effects of the coronavirus outbreak. A pandemic is defined as a general term...
Glutathione is produced naturally in our bodies. It is recommended to maintain high levels of glutathione for enhancing liver metabolism, regulating the immune system, controlling inflammation, and repairing DNA. It also acts as an antioxidant. Toxic substances are neutralized by antioxidants, helping to prevent chronic diseases such as autoimmune diseases and cancer. It plays a...
The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide and has become a significant public health issue in many countries. Surgical treatment for obese patients is an accepted treatment strategy globally. Hair loss is a common complication following obesity surgery. Studies have shown that approximately half of the patients after obesity surgery experience hair loss (57%). It...
Proteins are the fundamental building blocks of our body. In addition to being building blocks, many biological functions are carried out through proteins. They can also serve as an energy source in times of hunger. Obesity and metabolic surgery (bariatric surgeries) are primarily divided into two groups: volume-restrictive and malabsorptive surgeries. Both types of surgery...
Obesity is a global epidemic that negatively affects individuals’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being. The number of people affected by this epidemic is steadily increasing. Obesity has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, urinary incontinence, and various cancers. In addition to these diseases, it can also lead to sexual problems. Studies exist that indicate...
Dumping syndrome occurs as a result of the rapid passage of food into the small intestine. It can be seen after obesity surgeries as well as in the course of certain diseases. Bariatric surgeries are almost always operations that involve intervention in the stomach and the small intestine following it. The changes that occur in...
The most effective known treatment for obesity is surgery. These treatments involve surgical intervention in organs or tissues that function normally in order to achieve better health. It is desired that the side effects of these surgeries are minimal. The existence of side effects from the surgeries, the potential for new diseases to arise in...
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial condition influenced by individual genetic characteristics and non-genetic factors. In children and adolescents, obesity typically results from a positive energy balance due to a lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits that lead to excessive energy intake or a combination of both. While rare single-gene defects can cause obesity,...
Obesity surgeries have been associated with increased pregnancy rates afterward. Patients should be informed about the need to avoid pregnancy for the first year following surgery. Conceiving during the weight loss process is not recommended. Despite these warnings, early pregnancies may still occur after surgery. The health of the mother will directly impact the health...
Obesity can be defined as the excessive storage of fat in the body. While this may seem problematic, it can also be viewed as an adaptation for survival. In nature, living organisms continuously require energy to survive, and fat serves as a strategy for energy storage. The storage of fat acts as a reservoir to...
