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John Kelly1, Michael Tarnoff, Scott Shikora
1Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 67 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01545, USA. kellyj@ummhc.org
Objective:
To establish evidence-based guidelines for best practices for surgical care in weight loss surgery (WLS).
Research Methods And Procedures:
We carried out a systematic search of English-language literature on WLS in MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library. Key words were used to narrow the field for a selective review of abstracts. Data extraction was performed, and evidence categories were assigned according to a grading system based on established evidence-based models.
Results:
We assessed types of WLS, recommended guidelines for appropriateness, developed strategies for medical error reduction, established criteria for credentialing of systems and practitioners, and specified research needed for the future.
Discussion:
Surgeon training, credentialing, and type of surgery performed were identified as key factors in patient safety. Other important issues in the delivery of best practice care included appropriate patient selection; use of a multidisciplinary treatment team; facility staffing, equipment, and administrative support; and early recognition and proper management of complications.
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