Bariatric surgery: psychological and psychiatric aspects

Authors

  • Verenice Martins de Oliveira Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Rosa Cardelino Linardi Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Alexandre Pinto de Azevedo Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000400014

Keywords:

Bariatric surgery, morbid obesity, psychiatric aspects of obesity

Abstract

Bariatric surgery is the only proven effective therapy for long-term control of morbid obesity. This surgery can be broadly divided into procedures that limit the stomach's capacity, that interfere with digestion or a combination of both the techniques. The best way to classify the obesity is the Body Mass Index (BMI). Obesity becomes a serious disease when it is morbid, that is, when the BMI exceeds 40 kg/m². The main indications for the bariatric surgery are individuals with a BMI >; 40 or those with a BMI>; 35 who also present any comorbidity. Psychological aspects should be evaluated, like if the individual is emotionally prepared for the surgery. Beyond, psychiatric contraindications for bariatric surgery are not well-established.

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Published

2004-01-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Bariatric surgery: psychological and psychiatric aspects . (2004). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 31(4), 199-201. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000400014