Editorial
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2024; 16(4): 178-186
Published online Apr 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i4.178
How to establish an endoscopic bariatric practice
Daniel B Maselli, Lauren L Donnangelo, Brian Coan, Christopher E McGowan
Daniel B Maselli, Lauren L Donnangelo, Clinical Research, True You Weight Loss, Atlanta, GA 30342, United States
Brian Coan, Christopher E McGowan, Clinical Research, True You Weight Loss, Cary, NC 27513, United States
Author contributions: Maselli DB, Donnangelo LL, and McGowan CE wrote the manuscript; Coan B edited the manuscipt; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Maselli DB has received fees as a consultant for Boston Scientific. McGowan CE has received fees as a consultant for Boston Scientific. Donnangelo LL and Coan B have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Christopher E McGowan, AGAF, FASGE, MD, Director, Clinical Research, True You Weight Loss, 2001 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513, United States. drmcgowan@trueyouweightloss.com
Received: December 29, 2023
Peer-review started: December 29, 2023
First decision: January 23, 2024
Revised: January 28, 2024
Accepted: March 6, 2024
Article in press: March 6, 2024
Published online: April 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In this editorial, we outline and examine the key components of building an endoscopic bariatric program including the endoscopic skillset, the cognitive approach, equipment needs, marketing and financial considerations, program infrastructure, and the practice model.