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Management of obesity – Bariatric surgery: Part 2

Expert/s: A/Prof Michael Talbot
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In this episode:

  • The conversations to be had with our patients when a decision is made to undertake bariatric surgery
  • Which surgical procedure is best
  • What we should look out for in the immediate post-op period
  • What long term monitoring and supplements are required and
  • When to refer the patient back to the bariatric surgical team

 

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 33 mins

Guest: Dr Michael Talbot, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon

 

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Last Updated: 5 Oct, 2021

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