Dilemma and breakthrough in the advancement of bariatric and metabolic surgery in China
10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20230815-00049
- VernacularTitle:中国肥胖代谢外科发展的困境与突破
- Author:
Zhuoqi WEI
1
;
Wenhui CHEN
;
Zhiyong DONG
;
Cunchuan WANG
Author Information
1. 暨南大学附属第一医院肥胖代谢外科/减重中心，广州 510630
- Keywords:
Obesity;
Bariatric surgery;
Bariatric and metabolic surgery;
Database
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2023;26(11):1017-1022
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
China currently has the largest population of overweight and obese individuals globally. Bariatric surgery is by far the most effective approach to address obesity and associated metabolic conditions. To manage the significant growth of obesity, China's bariatric and metabolic surgery has assumed a pivotal role. Despite a delayed start compared to other nations, China has made significant progress in bariatric metabolic surgery over the past two decades. Presently, the annual number of surgeries ranks ahead worldwide. However, the proportion of eligible obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery in China remains lower than global averages. Looking ahead, China's bariatric metabolic surgery field offers ample room for growth and improvement. This paper aims to highlight the achievements in bariatric and metabolic surgery within China while also addressing challenges, such as the high proportion of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, adherence to operation standards and guidelines, postoperative management and loss of follow-up, and quality control of database. By analyzing the current landscape and challenges, it is anticipated that China's bariatric metabolic surgery will continue to make remarkable progress in the future, bolstered by the collective dedication of the medical community.
