Obesity is one of the most important health problems faced worldwide today and many scientific studies show that it increases mortality and morbidity as the leading cause of many diseases. The most common measurement of obesity is known as Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a value obtained by dividing weight by the square of height.

Obesity surgery, also known as “bariatric surgery,” is recommended for patients with a BMI of 40 and above (morbidly obese) or those with a BMI above 35 who cannot lose weight with methods such as medical nutrition, exercise and medical treatment.