ASMBS Care Pathway for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Clinical care pathways are tools that integrate evidence-based healthcare into clinical practice. Pathways are intended to improve healthcare delivery and...

ASMBS Position Statement on the Impact of Obesity and Obesity Treatment on...

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery issues the following position statement, Endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians...

The Band is Coming Out – Now What? Sleeve v. Bypass Debate

Dr. Stacy Brethauer, from the Section of Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus will be presenting from...

ASMBS Position Statement on Intragastric Balloon Therapy Endorsed by SAGES

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has issued the following position statement in response to numerous inquiries...

California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF)

The California Technology Assessment Forum provided a report that examines the value and effectiveness of bariatric surgery medications, devices and...

Anatomy of a Near Miss

A middle-aged super-obese man was hospitalized repeatedly for respiratory failure due to obesity-hypoventilation and obstructive sleep apnea. Multiple other comorbidities...

New Advocacy Tool Kit Helps ASMBS State Chapters and Members Improve Patient...

New Advocacy Tool Kit Helps ASMBS State Chapters and Members Improve Patient Access. The ASMBS is calling on members and...

Integrated Health Professional Education Committee Spotlight

The mission of the Integrated Health Professional Education Committee is to promote and support development of accredited post-professional education programs...

A.M.A. Passes Resolution Calling for Greater Patient Access to Evidence-Based Treatments for...

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) believes passage of the "Patient Access to Evidence-Based Obesity Services" resolution...

Announcing the Release of MBSAQIP Standards

We are pleased to announce the release of the ACS/ASMBS standards for the Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement...