Luigi Angrisani, Antonella Santonicola, Paola Iovino, Rossella Palma, Lilian Kow, Gerhard Prager, Almino Ramos, Scott Shikora
PURPOSE: This IFSO survey aims to describe the current trends of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) reporting on the number and types of surgical and endoluminal procedures performed in 2020 and 2021, in the world and within each IFSO chapter. METHODS: All national societies belonging to IFSO were asked to complete the survey form. The number and types of procedures performed (surgical and endoluminal interventions) from 2020 to 2021 were documented. A special section focused on the impact of COVID-19, the existence of national protocols for MBS, the use of telemedicine, and any mortality related to MBS...
March 4, 2024: Obesity Surgery