TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS, LAPAROSCOPIC A1 - Ellison, E. Christopher A1 - Zollinger, Robert M. Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations, 10e AB - Selection of patients for bariatric procedures is based on evidence-based guidelines. Patients must have failed dietary therapy and have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m2 without associated medical conditions or a BMI greater than 35 kg/m2 with associated medical condition(s). In addition, practical considerations for the patient to be a candidate for the procedure include psychiatric stability, a motivated attitude, and comprehension of the nature of the procedure and the changes in eating that will follow the procedure. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1127272279 ER -