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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2014; 20(24): 7777-7784
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7777
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7777
Role of endoscopy in the bariatric surgery of patients
Giovanni D De Palma, Center of Excellence for Technical Innovation in Surgery, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, School of Medicine, 80131 Naples, Italy
Pietro Forestieri, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, School of Medicine, 80131 Naples, Italy
Author contributions: De Palma GD and Forestieri P were both responsible for the design, conception, drafting, and final approval of this paper.
Correspondence to: Giovanni D De Palma, MD, Director of Center of Excellence for Technical Innovation in Surgery, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, School of Medicine, via Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy. giovanni.depalma@unina.it
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Received: October 26, 2013
Revised: December 31, 2013
Accepted: March 8, 2014
Published online: June 28, 2014
Revised: December 31, 2013
Accepted: March 8, 2014
Published online: June 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Gastrointestinal endoscopists play an integral role in the multidisciplinary treatment of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery, particularly in the treatment of postoperative complications. Endoscopy is emerging as an effective procedure in the treatment of bariatric surgery complications in selected patients, while avoiding invasive surgical reoperation.