New Approaches in Bariatric Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "General Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 96
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2. Department of General Surgery, Clinique Bouchard, ELSAN, 13006 Marseille, France
Interests: bariatric surgery; metabolic surgery; gastroesophageal reflux disease
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Dear Colleagues,
Bariatric surgery has evolved significantly in recent years, with new approaches aimed at improving safety, efficacy, and long-term outcomes. One of the most promising trends is the development of endoscopic bariatric procedures, such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), which offers a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery with reduced risks and quicker recovery.
Another major advancement is the personalization of surgical techniques based on a patient’s metabolic profile or other characteristics. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, surgeons now tailor procedures to optimize weight loss and minimize complications such as malnutrition or dumping syndrome. Additionally, robotic-assisted bariatric surgery has gained popularity, providing greater precision and reducing surgeon fatigue, which may enhance procedural outcomes.
A new concept in patient care is shifting the focus from CROMs (Clinician-Reported Outcome Measurements) to PROMs (Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements). This transition emphasizes the patient's perspective in evaluating surgical outcomes, granting them a more active and central role in their own healthcare journey. By integrating PROMs, we ensure that the patient's experience, satisfaction, and quality of life become key indicators of success, reinforcing the idea that they rightfully deserve to be at the heart of our medical practice.
With ongoing innovations, bariatric surgery continues to evolve, offering safer, more effective, and personalized solutions for obesity treatment. Further research and long-term studies will determine the full impact of these new approaches.
Dr. Marius Nedelcu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bariatric surgery
- metabolic surgery
- endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
- PROM in bariatric surgery
- BariClip
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