Pallav Nitin Shah
Laparo Obeso Centre, India
Title: Role of multidisciplinary team in bariatric practice
Biography
Biography: Pallav Nitin Shah
Abstract
Bariatric surgery is a treatment for weight loss and metabolic syndrome and an effective tool for resolution of co morbidities. As patients need diet modification, physical activity and life style modification, this is not the only surgeon’s job. He needs team of Physician, Endocrinologist, Anesthetist, Intensivist, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, and Bariatric coordinator. Pre- and post-operative role includes: Evaluation of comorbidities, control of comorbidities, pre-anesthetic work up, nutritional assessment, psychological counseling and coordination of formalities and facilities. A pre- and post-operative role for a Surgeon is to perform surgery, Anesthetist for the administration of anesthesia, Intensivist to manage patient, Physiotherapist and Physician to manage post-operative recovery and comorbidities. The safety and success of bariatric surgery is depending upon the multidisciplinary approach of bariatric practice