Benefits of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Individuals affected by severe obesity are resistant to maintaining weight loss achieved by conventional therapies.

Is Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Qualifications for bariatric surgery in most areas include: For example, an adult who is 5’11” tall and weighs 290 lbs...

Bariatric Surgery Procedures

Weight loss surgery is also known as bariatric and metabolic surgery. These terms are used in order to reflect the...

FAQs of Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric Surgery Training Committee

Shaina Eckhouse, MD FACS DABOM DABS-FPMBSChair S. Julie-Ann Lloyd, MD PhD FACS DABOMCo-Chair Scott Schimpke, MD FACSCo-Chair Colleen Kennedy, MD...

ASMBS Updated Position Statement on Prophylactic Measures to Reduce the Risk of...

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New Evidence Prompts Update to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Guidelines

Significant new scientific evidence published over the last four years has prompted three major medical societies to change its guidance...

AACE/TOS/ASMBS Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Nutritional, Metabolic, and Nonsurgical Support...

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Adolescent and Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Presentations for Members

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Bariatric Surgery Guidelines and Recommendations

Medical and Government Groups Support Bariatric Surgery References