The surgical treatment of morbid obesity - systematic review
Conseil d'Evaluation des Technologies de la Sante du Quebec
Record ID 31998008688
French
Authors' objectives:
To outline the effectiveness of the various forms of surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity and to estimate the cost-benefit of surgical interventions.
Authors' results and conclusions:
The report evaluates the effectiveness of surgical treatment, particularly in terms of reducing the weight of severely obese individuals, and in maintaining this weight loss. Particular attention is paid to the complications associated with surgery. The effects examined also include the elimination and reduction of obesity-related illnesses and the improvement of the quality of life of the individuals concerned.
Authors' recommendations:
Surgery for morbid obesity may often be the only treatment which can lead to a substantial, maintainable weight loss. A global intervention strategy is required for morbid obesity, including the implementation of preventative measures.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.aetmis.gouv.qc.ca/
Year Published:
1998
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Costs and Cost Analysis
- Obesity
- Obesity, Morbid
Contact
Organisation Name:
Conseil d'Evaluation des Technologies de la Santé du Québec
Contact Address:
Conseil d'Evaluation des Technologies de la Santé du Québec, 2021, avenue Union, #1040, Montréal, Québec H3A S29, Canada. Tel: 514-873-2563; FAX: 514-873-1369
Contact Name:
aetmis@aetmis.gouv.qc.ca
Contact Email:
aetmis@aetmis.gouv.qc.ca
Copyright:
Conseil d'Evaluation des Technologies de la Sante du Quebec (CETS)
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