Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes

Medical and Surgical Management

Marina Kurian, Bruce M. Wolfe, Sayeed Ikramuddin

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Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
23 August 2016

Diseases & disorders; Endocrinology; Surgical techniques; General surgery

This book provides a concise, state-of-the art review of the surgical treatment of metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. The volume reviews what current practices in surgery and metabolic syndrome and diabetes including the biohormonal effects of the different surgeries. Isolating the effects of the different procedures is critical to the decision tree for type of procedure selected for an individual patient. Specifically for diabetes, this textbook will provide a guide for practitioners to a tailored approach to the treatment. Areas of ongoing research that highlight the minimally invasive approach as well as incorporating what we know of the biochemical results of surgery are presented. Results of established weight loss procedures and ongoing trials are juxtaposed against some of the more novel techniques to ascertain a best practice.

Metabolic Surgery and the Surgical Treatment of Diabetes serves as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with, and interested in, this rising epidemic of metabolic syndrome and diabetes. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.

Edited by: Marina Kurian, Bruce M. Wolfe, Sayeed Ikramuddin
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 4.277kg
ISBN: 9781493945696
ISBN 10: 1493945696
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 23 August 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marina Kurian Director, New York Minimally Invasive Surgery PLLC Clinical Associate Professor Department of Surgery NYU School of Medicine New York, NY Bruce Wolfe Department of Surgery 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239 Sayeed Ikramuddin University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA