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Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon Criteria-An International Experts' Consensus.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon Criteria-An International Experts' Consensus.
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Obesity surgery [Obes Surg] 2024 Sep; Vol. 34 (9), pp. 3216-3228. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 24. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: With the global epidemic of obesity, the importance of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is greater than ever before. Performing these surgeries requires academic training and the completion of a dedicated fellowship training program. This study aimed to develop guidelines based on expert consensus using a modified Delphi method to create the criteria for metabolic and bariatric surgeons that must be mastered before obtaining privileges to perform MBS.<br />Methods: Eighty-nine recognized MBS surgeons from 42 countries participated in the Modified Delphi consensus to vote on 30 statements in two rounds. An agreement/disagreement among ≥ 70.0% of the experts was regarded to indicate a consensus.<br />Results: Consensus was reached on 29 out of 30 statements. Most experts agreed that before getting privileges to perform MBS, surgeons must hold a general surgery degree and complete or have completed a dedicated fellowship training program. The experts agreed that the learning curves for the various operative procedures are approximately 25-50 operations for the LSG, 50-75 for the OAGB, and 75-100 for the RYGB. 93.1% of experts agreed that MBS surgeons should diligently record patients' data in their National or Global database.<br />Conclusion: MBS surgeons should have a degree in general surgery and have been enrolled in a dedicated fellowship training program with a structured curriculum. The learning curve of MBS procedures is procedure dependent. MBS surgeons must demonstrate proficiency in managing postoperative complications, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, commit to a minimum 2-year patient follow-up, and actively engage in national and international MBS societies.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1708-0428
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Obesity surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39046625
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-024-07395-y