Bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity. This Review discusses the indications for bariatric surgery and the early and late complications associated with the two most commonly performed bariatric procedures–laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding. Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are also briefly discussed.
- Ninh T Nguyen
- Samuel E Wilson