1 Guidance

1 Guidance

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of laparo-endogastric surgery does not appear adequate to support the use of this procedure without special arrangements for consent and for audit or research. Clinicians wishing to undertake laparo-endogastric surgery should inform the clinical governance leads in their Trusts. They should ensure that patients offered it understand the uncertainty about the procedure's safety and efficacy and should provide them with clear written information. Use of the Institute's information for the public is recommended. Clinicians should ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for audit or research. Publication of safety and efficacy outcomes will be useful in reducing the current uncertainty. NICE is not undertaking further investigation at present.

1.2 The procedure should only be performed by specialists in laparoscopic surgery who have observed at least one patient undergoing the procedure.