Module Summary
Mr Richard Welbourn, consultant bariatric surgeon, answers questions on criteria for obesity surgery, which procedures are carried out in the UK and how bariatric surgery can help with comorbidities.
Learning Objectives
This module will update you on bariatric surgery, including:
- Referral criteria
- Short- and long-term problems that can occur after surgery
- Which medications patients are typically prescribed following surgery
- What follow-up patients are entitled to on the NHS if they have a procedure overseas
Author
Mr Richard Welbourn is a consultant surgeon in Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset, and chair of the National Bariatric Surgery Registry committee. He is also surgical lead in the By-Band-Sleeve RCT, and was a member of the development group for the NICE obesity guidance CG189.
Date module published
Apr 30, 2017
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