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ArticleObesity surgery2025

Young-IFSO Endoscopy Training and Education Survey.

Daniel Moritz Felsenreich, Anna Carolina Batista Dantas, Shahab Shahabi, Tamer N Abdelbaki, Roxanna Zakeri, Mostafa E Nagy, Daniel Gero, Elena Ruiz-Úcar, Zhi-Yong Dong, Wah Yang and 3 more

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13 authors.

Daniel Moritz FelsenreichDivision of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. moritz.felsenreich@meduniwien.ac.at.
Anna Carolina Batista DantasDepartamento de Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil.
Shahab ShahabiDepartment of Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Tamer N AbdelbakiAlexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt.
Roxanna ZakeriDepartment of Upper GI Surgery, University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Mostafa E NagyGeneral Surgery Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Daniel GeroDepartment of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Elena Ruiz-ÚcarMetabolic and Endocrine Unit, General and Digestive Surgery Department, Fuenlabrada University Hospital, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain.
Zhi-Yong DongDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Wah YangDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Megan JenkinsDepartment of Surgery, Assistant Professor, NYU Langone Health, NY, New York, United States.
Sonja ChiappettaDepartment of General Surgery, Center of Excellence Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Ospedale Evangelico Betania, Naples, Italy.
Young-IFSO Collaborative Group

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith the increasing complexity of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) techniques, the integration of endoscopic modalities has become indispensable in both pre-, intra-, and postoperative management. This survey aimed to evaluate the current landscape of endoscopic training, practice patterns, and proficiency among early-career surgeons.

methodsCross-sectional study based on online survey voluntary and open to all Young-IFSO members (surgeons aged ≤ 45 years) between September and December 2024. The questionnaire addressed participants' socio-demographic characteristics, professional background, and details regarding their endoscopic training and practice. Particular emphasis was placed on current engagement in endoscopic management of MBS-related complications and endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBTs).

resultsA total of 273 respondents from 49 countries completed the survey. Endoscopic training was included in the general surgery curriculum for half of the participants, yet 33.8% do not perform endoscopy in current practice. Nearly half (46.9%) reported lacking confidence in managing MBS complications endoscopically. Although EBTs are available in half of the respondents' institutions, only 23.9% perform these procedures themselves.

conclusionThis Young-IFSO survey highlights the limited endoscopic involvement of early-career metabolic and bariatric surgeons and the need for structured training to meet the demands of modern MBS.

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Bariatric SurgeryClinical CompetenceEndoscopyPractice Patterns, Physicians'SurgeonsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesEndoscopic diagnosticEndoscopic sleeve gastroplastyEndoscopic treatmentEndoscopyIntragastric balloonTransoral outlet reduction

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