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Obesity surgery can help some people to lose weight by changing the way the body digests and absorbs food.
To decide whether or not someone qualifies for obesity surgery, a doctor will take into account such things as being severely obese, having a very high body mass index (BMI), being unable to lose weight by other means, and being physically unable to perform daily tasks.
Follow the links below to find information about obesity surgery.
Reviewed September 2009
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Welcome to the Obesity Guidelines website
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in conjunction with Population Health Division of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has developed clinical practice guidelines for doctors on the management of overweight and obesity in children, adolescents and adults.
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Jul 2009
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Surgery for obesity
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Obesity is associated with many health problems and a higher risk of death. Bariatric (weight loss) surgery for obesity is usually only considered when all other treatments have failed. People who are eligible for surgery have a body mass index (BMI) gr...
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Oct 2008
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| Title: |
Surgery for weight loss
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on surgery for weight loss by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2008
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| Title: |
Obesity surgery
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Obesity surgery is the last resort, when all other attempts at weight loss have failed and the person's health is at risk. Current techniques include gastric banding (lapband surgery), gastric stapling, jaw wiring and bowel bypass.
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Oct 2007
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PTFE mesh prevention of gastric hernia
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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| Description: |
ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on PTFE mesh prevention of gastric hernia.
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Feb 2007
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
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Feb 2007
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Intragastric balloon for obesity
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
With the failure of conventional treatments like diet therapy, increased physical activity and drug therapy in producing long lasting weight loss in people with obesity, other approaches like surgery are performed in specialised centers, an option to be...
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Jan 2007
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LAGB surgery for weight loss - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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| Description: |
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a surgical treatment for obesity that is becoming increasingly popular in Australia.
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Sep 2006
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BioEnterics? Intragastric Balloon for obesity
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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| Description: |
ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on BioEnterics® Intragastric Balloon for obesity.
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Dec 2005
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| Title: |
Clinical practice guidelines for the management of overweight and obesity in adults
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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| Description: |
These guidelines for adults are the result of a comprehensive assessment of the current scientific evidence. They provide detailed evidence-based guidance for assessing and managing overweight and obesity in Australia. They also highlight important health concerns associated with overweight and obesity.
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Sep 2003
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Consumer summary: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in the treatment of obesity
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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| Description: |
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a surgical technique that has been developed for the treatment of obesity. ASERNIP-S has reviewed the available published evidence to assess the safety and effectiveness of this procedure.
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Jun 2002
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Consumer summary: Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (update)
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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| Description: |
The intent of this review by ASERNIP-S was to systematically review the medical literature regarding the procedure of ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty for the recontouring or sculpturing of body shape with respect to its safety and effectiveness. Includes update.
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| Date: |
Jul 2000
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| Title: |
Obesity and its management
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Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
The weight of the average Australian is increasing. More than 62% of men and 47% of women are overweight or obese.
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Jan 1999
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