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Review
. 2021 Aug;16(8):e12794.
doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12794. Epub 2021 May 26.

Update on pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery

Dani O Gonzalez  1 , Marc P Michalsky  1
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Review

Update on pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery

Dani O Gonzalez et al. Pediatr Obes. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

The prevalence of childhood obesity has risen sharply over the last several decades and poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of today's youth. Childhood-onset obesity is associated with a number of cardiometabolic consequences, which contribute to diminished quality of life. Metabolic and bariatric surgery offers a powerful treatment paradigm with positive long-term health effects. A growing body of literature supports the notion that earlier intervention in younger patients results in long-term health benefits. The development of a multidisciplinary care model and best practice guidelines are central to providing optimal care for this vulnerable patient population. Although the outcomes of metabolic and bariatric surgery in pediatric patients are reassuring and support the ongoing utilization of this important treatment paradigm, a number of significant challenges remain regarding access to care. As the literature continues to support earlier intervention for youth with severe obesity, future efforts should address these challenges to ensure that eligible patients are referred in timely fashion.

Keywords: bariatric surgery; metabolic surgery; pediatric obesity; pediatric surgery; weight loss surgery.

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