Childhood Gastric Bypass?

Gastric bypass seen as next front in battle against childhood obesity.
The New York Times (2/16, D5, Beil) reports that even though gastric bypass "is still considered experimental for children, it is fast becoming the next front in the battle against pediatric obesity." According to Dr. Evan Nadler, of the Obesity Institute at Children's National Medical Center, "I honestly believe that in five to 10 years, you'll see as many children getting weight-loss procedures as adults." However, "many doctors say research has yet to establish whether immediate improvements from surgery justify altering a child's digestive system, probably for life." Meanwhile, experts continue to disagree whether bypass or banding is more suitable for children.