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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is dedicated to improving public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases. They are the largest professional societies for their respective specialties of gastrointestinal endoscopy and bariatric surgery in the world. The ASGE/ASMBS task force was developed to collaboratively address opportunities for endoscopic approaches to obesity, reflecting the strengths of our disciplines, to improve patient and societal outcomes. This white paper is intended to provide a framework for, and a pathway towards, the development, investigation, and adoption of safe and effective endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBT).
美国胃肠内镜学会(ASGE)致力于通过促进胃肠内镜的卓越表现来提高患者护理和消化道健康水平。美国代谢和减重外科学会(ASMBS)致力于通过减轻肥胖症和相关疾病的负担来改善公众健康和福祉。它们是世界上最大的胃肠内镜和减重外科专业学会。ASGE/ASMBS 工作组的成立是为了共同探讨内镜治疗肥胖的机会,反映我们学科的优势,以改善患者和社会的治疗效果。本白皮书旨在为开发、研究和采用安全有效的内镜减重治疗(EBT)提供一个框架和途径。