Bariatric Endocrinology

J. Michael Gonzalez-Campoy, MD, PhD, FACE, Medical Director and CEO, Minnesota Center for Obesity, Metabolism and Endocrinology, PA (MCOME), Eagan, MN, USA Daniel L. Hurley, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA W. Timothy Garvey, MD, FACE, Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA

Bariatric Endocrinology.- The Adipocyte.- Hormonal Regulation of Energy Balance and Energy Stores.- Central Nervous System Regulation of Energy Balance and Energy Stores.- Role of the Gut in the Regulation of Energy Balance and Energy Stores.- Adiposopathy.- Clinical Definition of Overweight and Obesity.- Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Overweight or Obesity.- Primary Causes of Adipose Tissue Weight Gain.- Secondary Causes of Adipose Tissue Weight Gain.- Physical Manifestations of Obesity.- Evaluation and Treatment of Atherogenic Dyslipidemia.- Evaluation and Treatment of Insulin Resistance and Hyperglycemic States.- Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertension.- Evaluation and Treatment of Gonadal and Erectile Dysfunctions in Males with Overweight or Obesity and Adiposopathy.- Evaluation and Treatment of Gonadal Dysfunction and Infertility in Women.- Neoplasia in Patients with Excess Fat Mass.- Biopsychosocial Modifiers of Obesity.- Medical Nutrition Therapy for Weight Management.- Physical Activity for Weight Management.- Pharmacotherapy for Weight Management.- Bariatric Procedures.

"This book discusses a range of topics related to the problem of obesity with a focus on the role of adipose tissue dysfunction. ... This book will be valuable for those with an interest in the role of adipose tissue in the complications of obesity. It addresses obesity comprehensively, but at times lacks the focus that would enable readers to get clear 'take-home' messages." (Daniel Bessesen, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2019)

“This book discusses a range of topics related to the problem of obesity with a focus on the role of adipose tissue dysfunction. … This book will be valuable for those with an interest in the role of adipose tissue in the complications of obesity. It addresses obesity comprehensively, but at times lacks the focus that would enable readers to get clear ‘take-home’ messages.” (Daniel Bessesen, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2019)