American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Pre-operative Care Pathway for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

In 2017, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS): Care Pathway Development for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) was published in recognition of the importance of clinical care maps that guide evidenced-based healthcare with a focus on value of the care delivered [1]. As part of this process, the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee of the ASMBS sought to develop a care map for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). This current RYGB care map focuses solely on pre-operative care, defined as the medical care and education provided to a patient from introduction into a bariatric program, leading up to the day of surgery.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - May 16, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Tammy L. Kindel, Rama Rao Ganga, John Wilder Baker, Sabrena F. Noria, Daniel B. Jones, Philip Omotosho, Erick T. Volckmann, Noel N. Williams, Dana A. Telem, Anthony T. Petrick, Jon C. Gould, A working product on behalf of the ASMBS Quality Improvement and Tags: ASMBS Guidelines/Statements Source Type: research