Experts Call for Global Standardization of MGB/OAGB Surgery
New Delhi (India), April 23: The 7th Annual Consensus Conference on MGB/OAGB (Mini Gastric Bypass/One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass) concluded with resounding success in Goa, India. Organized under the distinguished chairmanship of Dr. Arun Prasad, Consultant Surgeon at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, New Delhi, the conference marked a significant milestone, attracting 250 surgeons from 25 countries. Dr. [...]
New Delhi (India), April 23: The 7th Annual Consensus Conference on MGB/OAGB (Mini Gastric Bypass/One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass) concluded with resounding success in Goa, India. Organized under the distinguished chairmanship of Dr. Arun Prasad, Consultant Surgeon at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, New Delhi, the conference marked a significant milestone, attracting 250 surgeons from 25 countries.
Dr. Prasad, in his address, underscored the conference’s primary objective: to establish consensus on surgical techniques, fostering global adherence to standardized procedures. “Standardization is key to reducing surgical errors and ensuring consistent patient outcomes worldwide,” remarked Dr. Prasad, emphasizing the importance of uniformity in approach across diverse surgical settings.
Renowned surgeon Dr. Robert Rutledge, Honorary President of the MGB-OAGB Club, echoed Dr. Prasad’s sentiments, drawing on his pioneering experience in MGB surgery since 1997. Dr. Rutledge emphasized the transformative potential of standardized techniques, asserting that adherence to proper methods can consistently yield favorable outcomes. He emphasized the conference’s role in advancing certification courses for MGB/OAGB procedures, particularly in the context of diabetes treatment.