Category: Departments
An Update on the MBSAQIP
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: An Update on the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) David Provost, MD Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery, Texas Health […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—November 2015
by Connie Stillwell Ms. Stillwell is the Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. ASMBS Foundation Board LEAD Awards. The ASMBS Foundation is proud to announce the winners for the 2015 LEAD Awards. Congratulations to all of the award recipients and thank you for your hard work and dedication to the field of metabolic and bariatric […]
Vagal Blocking Therapy: An Overview of How it Works and Review of Available Literature
This column investigates current research in the surgical and clinical aspects of obesity treatment and educates bariatric care professionals on the most up-to-date information on emerging technologies in the field. This month: Vagal Blocking Therapy: An Overview of How it Works and Review of Available Literature by Sagar V. Mehta, MD St. Luke’s Weight Management […]