Early lessons on assembling a center for bariatric endoscopy

Abstract

As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, the need for effective management strategies is more important than ever. There are several medical, endoscopic, and surgical management options available. The last decade has seen a rise in endoscopic bariatric interventions. These minimally invasive therapies can be used for patients who do not qualify or are unwilling to undergo bariatric surgery. Currently, there is limited formal training in bariatric endoscopy. In this commentary, we discuss our experience in establishing a center for bariatric endoscopy at a large academic medical center.

Keywords

Obesity / bariatric endoscopy / training / endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

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