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Metabolic Surgery
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Accreditations
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Medical Tourism
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Patient preparation
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Psychosocial Support
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Post Op care
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Nutrition
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Dr Ortiz Publications
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Health Tourism Economic Aspects
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Improved Gastric Sleeve
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Plication vs Bypass
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