Trends and Practices in Bariatric Surgery in Egypt: Insights on Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Utilization and Surgical Volumes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is crucial in bariatric surgery for detecting gastro-esophageal conditions and incidental pathologies, impacting surgical decisions and outcomes. The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) recommends routine EGD before and after bariatric procedures to identify incidental pathologies. However, global adherence to these guidelines varies, especially in resource-constrained settings where economic limitations often dictate practice patterns. This study adapts a survey by Quake et al. (2022) to the Egyptian context, offering a comprehensive analysis of EGD utilization alongside broader trends in metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) practices in Egypt.

Methods

A survey adapted from Quake et

SUBMITTER: Zidan MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271285 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature