Article History
Received: 20 April 2024
Accepted: 6 July 2024
First Online: 17 July 2024
Declarations
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: Benjamin L. Clapp received consultant, statistical support, and help with the preparation of the manuscript from Medtronic; he also received consultant fees from Medtronic, a payment for expert testimony from Medicolegal consulting, got support for attending meetings and/or travel from Moon surgical and Intuitive, participation on a data safety monitoring advisory board for Bari-clip, and served as President of the Texas Chapter for the ASMBS (unpaid). Helmuth Billy received consulting fees from Lexington Medical, Suture Base, and Lexion. He also received payment for honorarium from Teleflex, Medtronic, and Lexington Medical, payment for various legal reviews over the past 20 years, and got support for attending member of executive council from ASMBS, travel expenses/meals/flights from Medtronic, travel expenses from Lexington Medical, served as past president California chapter ASMBS (unpaid) and current executive Council Member ASMBS (unpaid). Billy also holds GT Metabolic stock (No payment made). Dr. Rami Lufti received educational grant from Gore Medical (The grant is to the Institution). He also received consulting fees from Medtronic, Ethicon, and Gore Medical. I-Wen Pan is a full-time employee of Medtronic Plc.