In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the rate of morbid obesity in Israel and the world.
In view of all this, there has been a sharp increase in bariatric surgery to treat morbid obesity in the US and other Western countries in the last decade. Recognition of the fact that it is the most effective treatment for these patients produced clear guidelines on candidates for the operation. In addition, it was proven that such surgery causes diabetes to disappear or at least improve, and the death rate from diabetes complications declines in this group.