<h1>Legal checklist for bariatric procedure press releases: informed consent, advertising accuracy, device liability, credentials, follow-up protocols</h1> A press-release overview of bariatric procedures highlights clinical benefits and risks, raising several legal considerations: ensuring informed consent with disclosure of procedure-specific risks (nutrient deficiencies, dumping syndrome, device complications), documenting patient selection and postoperative follow-up standards, and verifying surgeon credentials to limit negligence exposure. Advertising claims about efficacy and life-expectancy benefits must avoid misleading representations and comply with medical advertising rules. Device-based interventions (adjustable bands) implicate device regulation and product-liability exposure. Providers and institutions should maintain clear protocols for metabolic monitoring, nutritional care, and psychological support to mitigate malpractice risk. The release includes a disclaimer shifting editorial responsibility to the source.