1 Introduction to Obesity.- 2 Etiopathogenesis of Obesity.- 3 Gut-derived Hormones and Energy Homeostasis.- 4 Health Consequences–Obesity Associated Comorbidities.- 5 Medical Management of Obesity.- 6 Historical Perspectives of Bariatric Surgery.- 7 Evidence Base for Bariatric Surgery.- 8 Patient Selection in Bariatric Surgery.- 9 Procedure Selection in Bariatric Surgery.- 10 Preoperative Medical Evaluation of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 11 Perioperative Dietary Evaluation of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 12 Psychological Assessment of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 13 Anaesthesia Considerations in the Obese Patient.- 14 Perioperative Risk Scoring System in Bariatric Surgery.- 15 The Structure and Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Bariatric Surgery.- 16 Nursing Care of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 17 Perioperative Management of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 18 Enhanced Recovery after Bariatric Surgery.- 19 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: The Linear Technique.- 20 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: The Circular Stapler Technique (Including Transoral as well as Transabdominal Anvil Placement).- 21 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Hand-Sewn Technique.- 22 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: The Fully Stapled Technique.- 23 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Complications- Diagnosis and Management.- 24 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Outcomes.- 25 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Current Controversies.- 26 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: The Technique.- 27 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Complications, Diagnosis and Management.- 28 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Outcomes.- 29 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Current Controversies.- 30. Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass Technique.- 31. Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass Complications.- 32. Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass Outcome.- 33 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: The Technique.- 34 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding:Complications- Diagnosis and Management.- 35 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Outcomes.- 36 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Current Controversies.- 37 Reduced Port Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.- 38 Single Incision Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.- 39 Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.- 40 Single Incision Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding.- 41 Robotic Assisted Bariatric Surgery.- 42 Revisional Surgery after Vertical Banded Gastroplasty.- 43 Revisional Surgery after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.- 44 Revisional Surgery after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.- 45 Revisional Bariatric Surgery after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding.- 46 Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) Surgery.- 47 Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) Surgery.- 48 Laparoscopic Banded Gastric Bypass Surgery.- 49 Single-Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S) Surgery.- 50 Laparoscopic Gastric Plication.- 51 Laparoscopic Gastric Pacing.- 52 Intragastric Balloon Treatment for Obesity.- 53 Endoscopic Duodeno-Jejunal Bypass Sleeve Treatment for Obesity.- 54 Newer Endoluminal Interventions for Obesity.- 55 Endoscopic Treatment of Complications after Bariatric Surgery.- 56 Mechanisms of Action of Bariatric Surgical Procedures.- 57 Glycemic Control and Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk following Bariatric Surgery.- 58 Resolution of Obesity Associated Comorbidities (Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome) following Bariatric Surgery.- 59 Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Body Mass Index less than 35 kg/m2.- 60 Ileal Interposition with Sleeve Gastrectomy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome.- 61 Training in Bariatric Surgery.- 62 Bariatric Surgery Data Management and Reporting Worldwide.- 63 Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) Center of Excellence Programs for Bariatric Surgery.- 64 International Federation for Surgical Obesity(IFSO) Center of Excellence Program for Bariatric Surgery.- 65 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) for Bariatric Surgery.- 66 Medicolegal Issues in Bariatric Surgery.- 67 Nutritional Management of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.- 68 Management of Extreme Obesity (Body Mass Index greater than 60 Kgm2).- 69 Respiratory Considerations and Effect of Bariatric Surgery in the Obese Patient.- 70 Infertility, Pregnancy and Bariatric Surgery.- 71 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Bariatric Surgery.- 72 Cancer, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery.- 73 Psychological Issues Before and After Bariatric Surgery.- 74 Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Bariatric Surgery.- 75 Management of Bariatric Emergencies by the General Surgeon.- 76 The Role of Primary Care in Bariatric Surgery.- 77 Intensive Care and Obesity.- 78 Radiological Imaging in Bariatric Surgery.- 79 Adolescent Bariatric Surgery.- 80 Body Contouring after Bariatric Surgery.