Using Video Analysis to Understand and Improve Technical Quality in Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is the most effective and durable treatment for severe obesity. Operative technique for some bariatric procedures can be technically challenging and requires an advanced skill set. Variation in procedure type, operative technique, and surgeon skill can affect outcomes. Most bariatric surgery is performed laparoscopically, allowing for video recording and thus an opportunity to study videos for quality improvement. Current...