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Dr. R.K. Mishra's Lecture on Laparoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity at CAMLS, University of South Florida, United States of America. This lecture was delivered during the Fellowship of Minimal Access Surgery Course, Organized by the World Laparoscopy Training Insitute, Florida, USA. This lecture explains, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Plication, and Mini Gastric Bypass procedures. Morbid obesity is defined as a BMI score of 40 or more. You typically qualify for bariatric surgery if you have a BMI of 35-39, with specific significant health problems like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure. A BMI of 40 or higher also is a qualifying factor.