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. 2025 Jul;35(7):2498-2505.
doi: 10.1007/s11695-025-07915-4. Epub 2025 Jun 3.

Young-IFSO Endoscopy Training and Education Survey

Daniel Moritz Felsenreich  1 , Anna Carolina Batista Dantas  2 , Shahab Shahabi  3 , Tamer N Abdelbaki  4 , Roxanna Zakeri  5 , Mostafa E Nagy  6 , Daniel Gero  7 , Elena Ruiz-Úcar  8 , Zhi-Yong Dong  9 , Wah Yang  9 , Megan Jenkins  10 , Sonja Chiappetta  11 ; Young-IFSO Collaborative Group
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Young-IFSO Endoscopy Training and Education Survey

Daniel Moritz Felsenreich et al. Obes Surg. 2025 Jul.

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  • Correction: Young-IFSO Endoscopy Training and Education Survey.
    Felsenreich DM, Dantas ACB, Shahabi S, Abdelbaki TN, Zakeri R, Nagy ME, Gero D, Ruiz-Úcar E, Dong ZY, Yang W, Jenkins M, Chiappetta S; Young-IFSO Collaborative Group. Felsenreich DM, et al. Obes Surg. 2025 Jul;35(7):2506-2509. doi: 10.1007/s11695-025-07977-4. Obes Surg. 2025. PMID: 40512420 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

Abstract

Background: With 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.

Methods: Cross-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).

Results: A 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.

Conclusion: This 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.

Keywords: Endoscopic diagnostic; Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty; Endoscopic treatment; Endoscopy; Intragastric balloon; Transoral outlet reduction.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Ethical Approval: This article does not contain any studies with human participants or animals performed by any of the authors. Informed Consent: Informed consent does not apply. Conflict of interest: The authors declare no competing interests.

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Fig. 1
Endoscopic training curriculum during surgical residency (1 A), year of education for the first procedure (1B), and structure training available at their institution (1 C)
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Confidence rate for performing different endoscopic techniques for postoperative complication management
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