Bariatrics- pathological obesity- has increased significantly in the past decade, and is fast becoming a national illness. In Germany nearly every 3rd person is overweight. In those affected significant consequences for their health can develop. Experts know that successful treatment can only be achieved with a well developed therapy concept.

A dietary approach, especially in severe obesity, does not achieve a desired long term weight loss.

Often, an additional surgical intervention can bring about the crucial turning point in the weight loss.

The following treatment options are available:

• Gastric balloon (stomach balloon)
• Gastric banding (stomach banding)
• Gastric bypass (stomach reduction surgery)