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When selecting patients for surgical intervention in obesity, the following criteria should be met:
* Body weight at least 80% above ideal weight or a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m².
* BMI between 35-40 kg/m² with co-morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea.
* Age between 18-65 years.
* Obesity present for at least 3 years.
* Absence of hormonal disorders.
* Failure to lose weight for at least 1 year despite medical and dietary therapy.
* Absence of chronic alcohol or drug dependence.
* Psychosocial capacity to understand the importance of the surgical procedure, potential risks, and possible post-operative complications.
* Acceptable surgical risk profile.
* Patient must be compliant with the surgical team and able to sustain treatment physically, psychologically, socially, and economically.
Who is a candidate for bariatric surgery?
* Body weight at least 80% above ideal weight or a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m².
* BMI between 35-40 kg/m² with co-morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea.
* Age between 18-65 years.
* Obesity present for at least 3 years.
* Absence of hormonal disorders.
* Failure to lose weight for at least 1 year despite medical and dietary therapy.
* Absence of chronic alcohol or drug dependence.
* Psychosocial capacity to understand the importance of the surgical procedure, potential risks, and possible post-operative complications.
* Acceptable surgical risk profile.
* Patient must be compliant with the surgical team and able to sustain treatment physically, psychologically, socially, and economically.