The effectiveness of Pre operative full liquid diet course in obesity surgery

Abstract

Objective: In order to reduce the amount of visceral fat prior to bariatric surgery a preoperative very low calorie diet (VLCD) is commonly employed. Duration often depends on degree of obesity and desired amount of weight... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Komdej Thanavachirasin (Loyola University Medical Center)
  2. Komdej Thanvachirasin (Loyola University Medical Center)
  3. Eric Marcotte (Loyola University Medical Center)
  4. Jessica Bartfield (Loyola University Medical Center)
  5. Sofiane El Djouzi (Loyola University Medical Center)
  6. Kimberry Sasso (Loyola University Medical Center)
  7. Lauren Zurro (Loyola University Medical Center)
  8. Bipan Chand (Loyola University Medical Center)

Topic Area

General Surgery

Session

QS-GS/CRS » Quick-Shot Presentations: General / Colorectal Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Ireland 406)