Latest American Society for Bariatric Surgery Stories

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Comments on News NY Congressman Tom Reed had Gastric Bypass Surgery GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's revelation that he had weight loss surgery, a U.S. Congressman from New York announced that he too had a weight loss operation. The Buffalo News reported this week, "multiple indignities and a major health scare prompted Rep. Tom Reed to undergo gastric...

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Comments on What's Missing from the Conversation GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The revelation earlier this week that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had weight loss surgery made headlines throughout the world. Much was made of why he had it, which procedure he had, how quickly he would lose the weight and what it would mean for his political future. All valid areas of exploration and speculation. One...

Rigorous survey process ensures quality and safety TEANECK, N.J., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- After completing a comprehensive review of Holy Name Medical Center and the services and facilities associated with its surgical weight loss program, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has approved Holy Name as an American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® (BSCOE). BSCOE accreditation ensures the quality, safety and efficacy of...

Groups Respond to Latest Research Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement is attributable to Bruce Wolfe, MD, The Obesity Society Advocacy Committee Member, Professor of Surgery and Co-Director of Bariatric Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University Speaking on behalf of The Obesity Society, the Obesity Action Coalition and The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric...

Bariatric surgery is a well-documented treatment for obesity that leads to considerable weight loss and health improvement, but is the surgery successful in the long run in reducing costs associated with medical care for obesity? A team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Medicine recently undertook a multi-year analysis of health insurance claims data to examine this question and found that although the procedure's success rate is well...

Weightloss Surgery Can Effectively Treat Type 2 Diabetes, High-Blood Pressure, and Sleep Apnea Mt. Kisco, NY (PRWEB) April 02, 2012 Northern Westchester Hospital announced today that the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has designated Northern Westchester Hospital a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®. The program recognizes surgeons and facilities that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective,...

CHICAGO, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) announced plans today to combine their respective national bariatric surgery accreditation programs into a single unified program to achieve one national accreditation standard for bariatric surgery centers. As of April 1, 2012, all institutions that have met the standards under the two separate programs--the ACS Bariatric...

DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bariatric Solutions, located at Wise Regional Medical Center in Decatur, TX, is kicking off the New Year with the addition of Board Certified Bariatrician, Dr. Obi Chukwuocha. Dr. Obi has been practicing in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex since 2004, that same year he was awarded the First Prize Winner of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Educational Consortium Research Project and was also awarded the Union Hospital Medical Staff...

The Fresh Start Bariatrics new patient seminars are the first step to better health in the New Year through bariatric surgery Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) January 04, 2012 Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside Methodist Hospital is offering several new patient seminars in 2012, which can help individuals transform their health in the New Year. “For those wishing to get a jumpstart on their New Year’s Resolutions or plans to get healthy in 2012, this is a great opportunity to learn all about...

Journal of the American College of Surgeons Study shows number of laparoscopic procedures significantly increased, inhospital mortality rate droppedAccording to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, there was an increase in the number of laparoscopic bariatric procedures, an increase in the number of bariatric surgeons and a decrease of inhospital mortality rates between 2003 and 2008. During the past decade, the field of bariatric surgery...