Obesity, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery: A Practical Guide (2016)

In September, 2015, this book was published by Springer. It was edited by Mr Sanjay Agrawal who is a senior Consultant Bariatric Surgeon working at Homerton University Hospital in London. The book has so far achieved >190,000 individual chapter downloads electronically worldwide. The hard copies of the book have also been sold in multiple hundreds throughout the world.
This comprehensive yet concise guide contains up-to-date knowledge in the field of Obesity and its Surgical Management. The book’s 78 chapters, spread across 14 sections have been written by over 150 leading experts from 20 countries across five continents. The book is well illustrated with photos and video clips along with step-by-step guidance for a complete range of bariatric procedures.

It covers all the aspects of bariatric and metabolic surgery including perioperative management, surgical techniques of common as well as newer procedures, complications and outcomes. There are dedicated sections on revisional surgery, single incision surgery and innovative endoscopic procedures. Medical aspects of obesity and metabolic syndrome are included in the introductory sections, and the last two sections cover diverse topics in this exciting field of bariatric surgery.

Written by leading experts, the book serves as an excellent manual for a wide range of healthcare professionals including Bariatric Surgeons, General Surgeons, Trainees, Physicians, Anaesthesiologists, Dieticians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Radiologists and Nursing staff.

Foreword by IFSO President: …excellent reference guide…

Foreword by BOMSS President: ….perfect guide for the bariatric surgeon….most modern and comprehensive textbook….

Obesity, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide (2022)

Under editorship of Mr Sanjay Agrawal, a 2nd edition of this book is due to be released soon (2021). This 2nd edition is part of the prestigious Springer Nature’s Major Reference Works (MRW) program.
This updated comprehensive guide will contain latest knowledge in the field of Obe-sity and its Surgical Management with all the chapters revised along with addition of new chapters as well as sections on OAGB / MGB and Metabolic Surgery. The book has now over 100 chapters which is spread across 14 sections and once again writ-ten by leading experts from all across the globe. The book contains illustrations, photos, and video clips along with step-by step guidance for a complete range of bariatric procedures. The book again aims to serve as a reference manual for everyone including General Physicians, General Surgeons & General Practitioners.