Obesity Edition | Pediatric Obesity
Mayo Clinic Talks
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How to Choose the Right Surgery for Your Pediatric Patient With Obesity
Dr. Kamar: The most common procedure that we do and I think this is true nationally and probably internationally is the procedure called the vertical sleep yes direct to me, whereby approximately 75 to 80% of the stomach are removed. Dr Kellogg: Obesity is a complex persistent disease that has biologic genetic environmental and socioeconomic drivers. We need to support children with obesity and their families in a supportive manner, not judgmental, says Dr Kumar.
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