Over 1 00 bariatric surgeons and general surgeons from across the country participated in the unique Bariatric surgery training program

July 5, 2012 /India PRwire/ -- Nova Specialty Surgery, India's leading short-stay surgical center, organized the '1st Annual Nova Bariatric Master Class' at Tardeo, Mumbai on June 30 and July 01 to train bariatric surgeons and general surgeons in bariatric surgical techniques. This one-of-its-kind training program on Sleeve Gastrectomy & Gastric Bypass was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ramen Goel, Bariatric Surgeon, Nova Specialty Surgery and was attended by around 100 bariatric surgeons and general surgeons from across the country, making the event a big success.

The 'Nova Bariatric Master Class' is a dedicated bariatric surgical training program for surgeons and their teams to help them understand and practice bariatric surgery effectively. This two-day workshop showcased live surgeries viz. Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass surgeries at Nova's 'Center for Metabolic Surgery', Tardeo. The live feeds of these surgeries were telecast to the surgeons present at Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education (EISE), Mahim, Mumbai. The workshop included 'Animal lab and Endo-trainer sessions' and comprehensive pre and post-surgery management training with an emphasis on ambulatory bariatric care.

Speaking on the need and importance of such workshops in India, Dr. Ramen Goel, Bariatric Surgeon, Nova Specialty Surgery said, "Obesity is assuming epidemic proportion all over the world because of changing lifestyle habits, and India is no exception to this trend. Studies suggest that a large subsection of the Indian population fulfills the criteria of obesity, which has increased the need for safe medical procedures to overcome the problems. In the last one decade, Bariatric surgery has emerged as a ray of hope for millions of obese Indians. Understanding this growing need, we designed the entire workshop to help surgeons learn the A to Z of Bariatric Surgery by following standardized surgical steps and follow-up protocols."

Speaking on similar lines, Dr. M G Bhat, Medical Director, Nova Specialty Surgery, said, "This workshop is the first step towards creating more awareness among the medical fraternity about the latest technology and surgical procedures to treat obesity. Nova takes immense pride in organizing this workshop and we are committed to conduct similar workshops in the coming future also."

Nova's 'Center for Metabolic Surgery' is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive bariatric surgical care unit in India. The Nova bariatric OT is specially equipped with bariatric operating table and other equipment. The operating team, anaesthesia team and ward teams are specifically trained in handling all aspects of bariatric care. Nova's bariatric OPD infrastructure is designed taking into consideration the comfort and requirements of the patients. It has a dedicated team of trained physicians, dieticians and patient counselors are available all through OPD working hours. Strict pre-operative triage, pre-anaesthetic checks, regulated operative anaesthesia, standardized surgical techniques, regimented post-op care and follow-up result in early ambulation and early discharge delivering the safest Short Stay Bariatric Surgeries.

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Notes to Editor

Nova Specialty Surgery develops, acquires, owns and operates short-stay surgical centres in partnership with surgeons across India. Ambulatory or short-stay surgeries are procedures that take between 24 - 72 hours from admission to patient discharge. Nova provides leading surgeons from diverse specialties with comprehensive, ultra-modern facilities comprising doctor's offices, operating rooms, pre- and post-operative rooms, diagnostics, imaging, health check-up area, pathology laboratory, and a pharmacy. By specializing only in short-stay surgical procedures, Nova improves patient experience and contains costs while increasing operating efficiency. Nova's innovative health care model offers unparalleled quality and affordability

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