Metabolic Surgery for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Positioning of Leading Medical Associations in Mexico.

Introduction: Metabolic surgery (MS) can be a useful therapeutic strategy in patients with type 2 diabetes (DM2) and obesity.

Objective: To define the place of MS within DM2 treatment in Mexico.

Methods: A committee of experts consisting of internists and surgeons representing the leading Mexican associations involved in the field was created.