Ruiz de Angulo D, Munitiz V, Ortiz MÁ, Martínez de Haro LF, Frutos MD, Hernández A, Parrilla P. Communication between the obese patient and bariatric surgeon.
Cir Esp 2015;
93:492-5. [PMID:
25912163 DOI:
10.1016/j.ciresp.2015.01.006]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 12/18/2014] [Accepted: 01/16/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Communication between the bariatric surgeon and the obese patient is very important as it influences the expectations of patients with regard to surgery, aim of the surgery and the understanding of the mechanisms of failure of surgery. Furthermore, the incidence of certain psychopathology in these patients makes it necessary for the surgeon to have the ability to communicate to the patient the need for motivation and the maintenance of healthy life habits. Although the topic is subjective, in this article we review several useful recommendations to optimize communication before and after surgery. Finally, we emphasize the need to create workshops to train the bariatric surgeon in these issues that we consider so important.
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