Gastroenterologist Sergei Vyalov notes that such interventions are justified if excess weight causes dangerous complications such as diabetes, heart problems or nocturnal respiratory arrest. He states that many weight loss medications used by adults are not suitable for children, and surgery is one of the few options.
However, operations also have risks. After them, the patient will need to take special supplements for the rest of his life to compensate for the lack of vitamins and minerals. In addition, surgery alone does not solve the problem of malnutrition and there is a possibility of weight gain again.
Gastroenterologist Nuria Dianova supports the idea of incorporating surgical methods into the standard, but believes that they should be used only in the most severe cases. He emphasizes that such procedures are possible for children over 14 years of age after a mandatory three-month course of therapy and careful work with psychologists.
Experts say a comprehensive approach is needed to combat the obesity epidemic. Not only doctors but also parents play an important role in helping children develop healthy eating habits. The state also needs to pay attention to this problem and create conditions for the prevention of obesity.
Source: Ferra
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