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Should general anesthesiologists be certified to perform anesthesia for patients with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric surgery: A national web-based cross-sectional survey.
Ahmed, Abdulaziz E; Alaqaili, Abdulaziz F; Elbashary, Ahmed S; Bin Muammar, Abdullah F; AlQarni, Adel; Yamani, Nada T; Eldawlatly, Abdelazeem A.
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  • Ahmed AE; Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA.
  • Alaqaili AF; Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA.
  • Elbashary AS; Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA.
  • Bin Muammar AF; Intern, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, KSA.
  • AlQarni A; Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA.
  • Yamani NT; King Abdulah Medical City, Makkah, KSA.
  • Eldawlatly AA; Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA.
Saudi J Anaesth ; 18(3): 395-401, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39149739
ABSTRACT

Background:

Bariatric surgery in Saudi Arabia has become one of the most performed surgical procedures for weight loss surgery (WLS). The aim of this survey is to highlight the importance of education and training in bariatric anesthesia (BA).

Methods:

An Internet-based cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the percentages of general anesthesiologists among respondents who supported the need for formal structured training in BA as the primary outcome. A 41 items questionnaire on different aspects of BA included in this survey. All anesthesiologists in KSA participated in this survey.

Results:

42% responded giving anesthesia for bariatric surgery/year between 25 and 50% of cases/year. 22% responded performing 25-50 cases/month, 21% from 10-25 cases, and 14% from 50-100 cases. Compared with how many elective bariatric surgical procedures performed in your center/month revealed significant differences (P < 0.05), 39% responded with no dedicated team in their center, 14% for <10 cases a month, 9% between 25 and 50 cases a month. Compared to the number of cases performed by non-bariatric anesthetists revealed non-significant differences (P > 0.05), upon asking on how many trained/skilled anesthesiologists in bariatric anesthesia in your center, 24% reported none, 4% only one, 21% 2-5 anesthesiologists, 12% 5-10 anesthesiologists, and 19% of the respondents reported more than 10 anesthesiologists specialized in BA.

Conclusion:

We believe in education and training in bariatric anesthesia. Residents' rotation in BA should be included in their curriculum. A dedicated fellowship program to be developed at a national level as well as courses and workshops.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Saudi J Anaesth Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: India
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Saudi J Anaesth Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: India