The number of surgical weight-loss procedures performed on adolescents with morbid obesity continues to increase. The adolescent presenting for surgical weight-loss services offers unique challenges for the healthcare team. A developmental approach is necessary to provide effective care and will assist the young person to integrate the lifestyle changes necessary for achieving and maintaining maximum weight loss.
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