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| Current recommendations for intervention obesity treatments |
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| Here is a summary of general advice for obesity treatments. Please bear in mind the success of the treatment largely depends on each patient being handled in a unique way. So we recommend you talk to your doctor about the best treatment in each case. |
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- Overweight and slight obesity (BMI between 25 and 30)
- Dietary treatment
- Psychological support depending on the case
- Intragastric Balloon depending on the case
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- Moderate obesity (BMI between 30 and 35)
- Dietary treatment
- Intragastric Ballon
- Psychological support
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- Serious Obesity (BMI between 35 and 40)
- If the patient already has certain obesity related complications:
SURGICAL TREATMENT:
- Adjustable gastric band via laparoscopy (restrictive technique) (Most common option)
- Gastric BYPASS (Restrictive and mal-absorptive technique)
- Psychological and nutritional support
- If the patient has no obesity related complications:
- Dietary treatment
- Intragastric Balloon Programme
- Psychological support
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- Morbid Obesity (BMI between 40 and 50)
SURGICAL TREATMENT:
- Adjustable gastric band via laparoscopy (Most frequent option)
- Gastric BYPASS (Restrictive and mal-absorptive technique)
- Psychological and nutritional
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- Superobesity (BMI above 50)
SURGICAL TREATMENT:
- Gastric BYPASS long handle type (restrictive and mal-absorptive technique)
- Biliopancreatic diversification
- Psychological and nutritional support
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