Trends and Practices in Bariatric Surgery in Egypt: Insights on Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Utilization and Surgical Volumes
This study highlights critical trends in bariatric surgery practices in Egypt, including increasing procedural volumes and the limited utilization of EGD. Economic constraints remain the predominant barrier to routine EGD use, despite its potential to improve surgical outcomes by identifying incidental pathologies. Enhancing patient care requires establishing a national registry, upgrading training programs, and implementing observerships to align with international standards are pivotal in advancing bariatric care in Egypt and guaranteeing high-caliber, evidence-based patient care.
Authors
- Mohamed H. Zidan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7425-356X)
- Mohannad Gaber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9843-9705)
- Reda F. Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2805-5498)
- Aliaa Selim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1144-4248)
- Khaled Gawdat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2783-0402)
- Hashem Altabbaa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8031-838X)
- Ahmed Abokhozima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0921-0904)
- Ahmed Abo Elmagd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4428-3310)
- Mohammed Alokl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5197-7959)
- Ahmed Amgad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7907-1471)
- Hassan El-Masry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6177-3697)
Institutions
- Kafrelsheikh University (EG)
- Kingston Hospital (GB)
- Alexion Pharma (Switzerland) (CH)
- Helwan University (EG)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-07846-0
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 22.07
Funders
- Alexandria University