The following position statement is issued by the American Society for Metabolic and
Bariatric Surgery in response to numerous inquiries made to the Society by patients,
physicians, society members, hospitals, health insurance payors, the media, and others
regarding accreditation of bariatric surgery centers in the United States. The intent
of issuing such a statement is to provide a guideline derived from the scientific
literature, ethical standards, and expert opinion on the topic of accreditation for
physicians and facilities performing bariatric surgery. The statement is not intended
to and should not be construed as stating or establishing a local, regional, or national
standard of care. The statement will be revised in the future should modifications
be deemed necessary by the Society.
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Publication history
Published online: April 22, 2016
Accepted:
April 19,
2016
Received:
April 18,
2016
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