Table 5.

CDA's Clinical Practice Guidelines Suggestions for bariatric surgery.

(1) Adults with clinically severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥35 kg/m2 with severe comorbid disease) may be considered for bariatric surgery when lifestyle intervention is inadequate to achieve healthy weight goals.
(2) Bariatric surgery in adolescents should be limited to exceptional cases and performed only by experienced teams.
(3) A minimally invasive approach should be considered for weight loss surgery when an appropriately trained surgical team and appropriate resources are available in the operating theatre.