OD0462: Weighing Whether Bariatric Surgery Is an Option for Adolescents With Obesity

On-demand

CME: 0.75

Session Type: On-demand

Topic(s): Obesity

Obesity affects the health and well-being of millions of children. Bariatric surgery has emerged as a safe and effective option for pediatric patients with severe obesity, but it is underused. This session will address current research perspectives, best practice guidelines, and clinical benchmarks to inform practice-level consideration and timely referral.

On-Demand Faculty(s)

Marc P. Michalsky, MD, MBA

Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University - College of Medicine
Columbus, Ohio, United States

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