Perspectives on Obesity Surgery
A special issue of Surgeries (ISSN 2673-4095).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to examining the evolving landscape of obesity surgery, with a focus on the latest advances, persistent challenges, and future directions in the field. It will provide a comprehensive overview of current research, highlight critical issues, and promote innovative strategies to enhance surgical interventions for obesity. Our primary goals include showcasing novel surgical techniques, addressing clinical challenges, and fostering collaboration to improve patient outcomes and surgical experiences.
This Special Issue encompasses a broad range of topics on obesity surgery. We invite research articles and reviews that explore various aspects, such as innovative surgical methods, postoperative complications, patient outcomes, advances in surgical technology, and the integration of emerging technologies. Our emphasis is on practical applications and their impacts on clinical medicine.
We welcome leading obesity surgeons, researchers, and clinical experts to share their insights and findings in this Special Issue. By compiling their experiences, innovations, and research outcomes, we will create a collaborative platform that shapes the future of obesity surgery. The knowledge shared in this Special Issue will directly impact clinical medicine by addressing current challenges, driving innovation, and ultimately improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients undergoing obesity surgery.
Dr. Yong-Jin Kim
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- obesity surgical treatment
- morbid obesity
- metabolic bariatric surgery
- endoscopy
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