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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2024; 16(4): 178-186
Published online Apr 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i4.178
Published online Apr 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i4.178
Table 3 Key components of an endoscopic bariatric therapy program
| Key components |
| Medical personnel |
| Bariatric endoscopist with obesity medicine certification and sufficient procedural training |
| Advanced practice provider(s) |
| Longitudinal nutrition support |
| Licensed and registered dietitian(s) |
| Certified health and wellness coach(es) |
| Patient intake coordinator(s) |
| Marketing support |
| Facilities |
| General anesthesia capability |
| Experienced pre-op and recovery nurses |
| Anesthesiologist/anesthetists skilled in managing patients with obesity |
| Endoscopy technician |
- Citation: Maselli DB, Donnangelo LL, Coan B, McGowan CE. How to establish an endoscopic bariatric practice. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 16(4): 178-186
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v16/i4/178.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v16.i4.178