7th Annual Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE) Meeting: Comprehensive Care of the Patient with Obesity – Endoscopy and Beyond! | May 2022-The Cutting Edge: The Latest in Weight Loss Surgeries

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The document discusses the latest advancements in weight loss surgeries at the Mohak Bariatric and Robotic Center in Indore, India. The author, Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto, discloses his affiliations and involvement with various companies in the medical field. The document mentions that bariatric surgery has evolved into metabolic surgery and has been proven to be the best treatment for Type 2 diabetes, extending lifespan and being safer than other major medical interventions. The author highlights several recent clinical trials that support the efficacy of metabolic surgery in treating severe obesity. <br /><br />The document mentions that new procedures in metabolic surgery have been developed, including the SADI and OAGB, which have gained approval in the US, as well as robotic surgery, which is gaining popularity despite controversial data. However, it is noted that the overall number of weight loss procedures remains relatively flat, with the majority being revisional surgeries. The document also acknowledges that insurance coverage for weight loss surgeries is still limited, despite the recognition of obesity as a chronic and incurable disease. <br /><br />The author concludes by emphasizing the need to understand the barriers to bariatric surgery utilization, which currently stands at around 0.5%. Recent studies suggest that barriers exist at both the individual and systemic levels, preventing more widespread use of these surgeries. The Mohak Bariatric and Robotic Center in Indore is at the forefront of these advancements and aims to provide cutting-edge treatments for weight loss.

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Manoel Galvao-Neto, MD

Keywords

weight loss surgeries

Mohak Bariatric and Robotic Center

metabolic surgery

Type 2 diabetes

clinical trials

robotic surgery

severe obesity

revisional surgeries

insurance coverage

barriers to bariatric surgery utilization