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The Role of Bariatric Surgery in Treating Pediatric Obesity | Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Learn from physicians at Children's Hospital Los Angeles about the role of bariatric surgery in the treatment of severe pediatric obesity. Medical Director Alaina Vidmar, MD, and Surgical Director Kamran Samakar, MD, discuss common misconceptions and explain why medications and lifestyle are sometimes not enough to reduce the risk of obesity-related conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Discover when bariatric surgery may be appropriate for young people with severe obesity, how it can improve long-term health outcomes, and how CHLA partners with referring physicians to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care tailored to each patient. #BariatricSurgery #ChildrensHospitalLosAngeles #CHLA Resources: Learn more about CHLA’s pediatric Bariatric Surgery Program: https://www.chla.org/bariatric-surger... How bariatric surgery at CHLA provided Jasmine a ‘second chance at life’: https://www.chla.org/blog/patients/ba... Contents of this Video: 00:00 - [ Misconceptions about weight loss treatments for children ] 00:59 - [ Benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and recovery times ] 01:37 - [ A parent’s perspective on bariatric surgery at CHLA ] 01:52 - [ CHLA’s multidisciplinary approach to family-based bariatric care before and after surgery ] 02:47 - [ Accreditations and accolades for CHLA’s Bariatric Surgery Program ] 03:15 - [ Clinicians’ roles in ensuring patient success ] #### Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals. CHLA’s specialized Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, Fetal and Neonatal Institute, Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center, Heart Institute, Behavioral Health Institute, and Neurological Institute are known for their quality care and innovative treatment approaches. Visit CHLA’s website: https://www.chla.org/ Stay up-to-date with Children's Hospital Los Angeles on social media: YouTube:    / childrensla   Instagram:   / childrensla   X: https://x.com/childrensLA Facebook:   / childrensla   LinkedIn:   / childrensla