Social media, advertising, and internet use among general and bariatric surgeons.

Introduction: The use of the internet and technology has increased, and its implication with medicine is inevitable. Along with these technologies, social media platforms have changed the interaction between peers, forcing an evolution on medical activities and patient relationship. There is no clear information on how surgeons interact with these platforms within their daily practice.

Gross Olfaction Before and After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.

Background: Obesity leads to olfaction alterations, and this can further impact food choices, appetite, and nutritional status. Bariatric procedures induce weight loss and change in taste and smell perception, but more information is needed, especially using objective olfaction tests.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted during 6 months, with candidates to laparoscopic gastric bypass at a single institution.