Resources

A literature review on reoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery for chronic complications:...

Abstract Background Reoperations account for approximately 11% of annual metabolic and bariatric surgery cases in the United States. Indications vary...

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery statement on the treatment options...

Abstract Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, producing durable weight loss and...

Impact of Telemedicine on Improving Access to Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Care in Minority...

Abstract Background Individuals who come from vulnerable groups such as those from racial or ethnic minorities and/or those from low...

American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of gut microbiome and...

Abstract The gut microbiome is a critical mediator of metabolic health including obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Microbial composition...

Why Endorsement Matters

When the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) endorses a procedure or device, it is making a deliberate,...

Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Chronic Abdominal Pain After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

Abstract Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a widely performed and well-established metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) procedure around the world...

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of endobariatric procedures

Abstract Background Endoscopic bariatrics is a growing area of interest in the battle against obesity. This systematic review provides a...

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Systematic Review of Literature Surrounding...

Abstract Patients seeking metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) are treated by an interdisciplinary team of surgeons and integrated health professionals...

ASMBS AMA House of Delegates Report – June 2025

Review the Highlights from the 2025 AMA Annual Meeting

Bariatric Surgery vs. GLP-1 Medications: What the Latest Research Shows

New Study Highlights Superiority of Bariatric Surgery Over GLP-1 Medications for Sustained Weight Loss A new real-world study presented at...