Bariatric Times

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP): An Update

BT Online Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:26:50 +0000

This column is dedicated to sharing the vast knowledge and opinions of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery leadership on relevant topics in the field of bariatric surgery. This Month’s Interview: Wayne English, MD, FACS Dr. English is Co-Chair of the Committee on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (CMBS) Standards Subcommittee. He is the [...]

The World Health Organization (WHO) Issues New Recommendations to Fight Childhood Obesity

BT Online Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:09:19 +0000

Dear readers of Bariatric Times: In this issue, we first present an interview with Dr. Wayne English in our “Ask the Leadership” column. Dr. English shares with us the most important and up-to-date information regarding the new accreditation standards under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). A thanks and congratulations [...]

Proximal Gastrectomy with Esophago-Jejunostomy and Roux-en-Y Reconstruction for Chronic Staple Line Disruption after Sleeve Gastrectomy

BT Online Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:53:17 +0000

This column recruits expert surgeons to share step-by-step technical pearls on bariatric procedures. Column Editors: Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and Daniel B. Jones, MD, MS, FACS This Month’s Technique: Proximal Gastrectomy with Esophago-Jejunostomy and Roux-en-Y Reconstruction for Chronic Staple Line Disruption after Sleeve Gastrectomy This Month’s Featured Expert: Charles E. Thompson, III, MD, [...]

Post-Gastric Bypass Hypoglycemia

BT Online Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:35:52 +0000

by Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FACS, FASMBS; Samuel Szomstein, MD, FACS, FASMBS; and Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS Welcome to “Checklists in Bariatric Surgery.” This column’s aim is to help bariatric surgeons quickly review the reasons for potential problems when caring for bariatric patients. Bariatric Times. 2013;10(6):14 Welcome to “Checklists in Bariatric Surgery.” [...]

American Society of Bariatric Physicians Offers Clinical Obesity Medicine Expertise and Networking Opportunities during Spring Conference

BT Online Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:34:36 +0000

This column is dedicated to providing information on the medical management of obesity, which includes diet, exercise, behavioral change, and medication. Column Editors: Craig Primack, MD, FAAP, Medical Bariatrician/Certified Medical Obesity Specialist/Co-Medical Director, Scottsdale Weight Loss Center PLLC, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Wendy Scinta, MD, MS, FAAFP, Medical Director, Medical Weight Loss of NY, BOUNCE Program [...]