Obesity and Bariatric Surgery. Presented by Dr Dan Walker

THIS TALK WAS PRESENTED LIVE DURING THE INAUGURAL MEDD LIVE 2020 VIRTUAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE

Obesity and Bariatric Surgery post-COVID-19: Criteria for surgery, post-operative issues, and expected outcomes

Learning Objectives:
1. Outline the evolution of bariatric surgery, current trends, and long term outcomes
2. Who should be referred to a bariatric surgeon
3. How to discuss bariatric surgery with a patient in the primary care setting
4. How to identify and manage post-operative issues in bariatric patients

Abstract:
COVID-19 has changed many things in our life, but unfortunately, the growing obesity endemic in Australia continues. Re-visit the indications for referral to a bariatric surgeon, the main post-operative issues that you may see as a GP, and what outcomes you can expect to see in these patients.