Abstract
Obesity is a public health problem in the world and one of the most serious to face according to the World Health Organization. The surgical treatment of this disease is done through bariatric surgery, which in addition to weight loss occurs the remission of diseases associated with obesity, such as diabetes and hypertension. The indication for this surgical procedure is based on four criteria: body mass index, age, associated diseases, and duration of the disease.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/chaandieducasc-032