Objective Formulating the Chinese expert consensus on case management of bariatric and metabolic surgery (2022 edition) to promote the standardized development of case management of bariatric and metabolic surgery in China.

Methods Based on a systemic literature review of source of case management, international case management model, assessment content for international certified bariatric nurse, guideline and consensus on perioperative management of bariatric and metabolic, and interviewing 7 specialist with >5 years case management experience in bariatric and metabolic, the initial draft of Chinese expert consensus on case management of bariatric and metabolic surgery (2022 edition) was conducted and the first round of expert demonstration on the initial draft was completed. After modified the initial draft according to expert opinions, a total of 37 experts in related fields was invited and the second round of expert demonstration on the modified draft was completed. The final draft of Chinese expert consensus on case management of bariatric and metabolic surgery (2022 edition) was conducted.

Results The Chinese expert consensus on case management of bariatric and metabolic surgery (2022 edition) includes 4 contents of the definition of case management, the management content of case manager, the model of case management and the effectiveness indicators of case management in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

Conclusion The Chinese expert consensus on case management of bariatric and metabolic surgery (2022 edition) is scientific and practical which can provide professional guidance and reference for clinical practice of case management in bariatric and metabolic surgery.