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In The Spotlight: Military Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the Military Committee is to support uniformed services in improving care for bariatric patients within...

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery literature review on risk factors,...

Abstract Background Marginal ulcers (MU) are a significant postoperative complication following anastomotic metabolic and bariatric surgeries including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass...

ASMBS literature review on the treatment of marginal ulcers after metabolic and...

Abstract Marginal ulcers (MUs) encompass a group of mucosal disruptions and subsequent inflammatory changes and their sequala found after Roux-en-Y...

Ergonomic Advantages in Robotic-Assisted Surgery – Are They Real or Hype?

A deep dive into one of the most debated topics in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS): Are the ergonomic benefits as impactful...

In The Spotlight: IH Support Group Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the IH Support Group Committee is to promote the development of support groups in bariatric...

In The Spotlight: Board Certification Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the Board Certification Committee is to establish and maintain high standards for professionals in metabolic...

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Comments on Study Comparing Costs...

Most patients may continue to safely take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists as prescribed before undergoing elective surgery and gastrointestinal...

In The Spotlight: Access to Care Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the Access to Care Committee is to advance legislative and policy efforts for equitable access...