SURGICAL TREATMENTS OF OBESITY: REALITIES AND CAPABILITIES FOR TODAY

The efficacy of modern treatment methods of obesity used in bariatric surgery is analyzed in the article. The indications, results and complications of the most popular surgical procedures are described in detail: intragastric balloon, аdjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion. Choice of the method of surgical treatment should be determined by taking into account the weight loss results, the severity of metabolic disorders, quality of life of patients after surgery, the patient’s individual needs.