17.5% (n=257) of 2017 annual meeting attendees chose the Bariatric learning theme.
Of 2017 annual meeting attendees interested in the Bariatric learning theme, 16% (n=145) wanted to improve their management of patients with GERD after bariatric surgery.
Of 2017 annual meeting attendees interested in the Bariatric learning theme, 12.7% (n=115) wanted to increase their ability to manage common complications after bariatric procedures.
Of 2017 annual meeting attendees interested in the Bariatric learning theme, 12.6% (n=114) wanted to improve their ability to surgically convert patients with a sleeve or a band to a gastric bypass. At three-month follow-up, 23% of those responding (n=4) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change.
Of 2017 annual meeting attendees interested in the Bariatric learning theme, 10.9% (n=99) wanted to increase their use of endoluminal therapies in bariatric patients. At three-month follow-up, 43% of those responding (n=6) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change.