The discussion focussed on optimising outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy, interventions and strategies

Sir HN Reliance Hospital and Foundation in collaboration with The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), hosted a two-day Delphi consensus conference, bringing together world-renowned experts to define and refine the best practices in managing and treating obesity.

The Delphi method is a structured communication technique used to gather expert opinions and reach a consensus on a specific topic or problem. It involves multiple rounds of questioning and feedback, where a panel of experts provides their responses anonymously.

Dr Tarang Gianchandani, Group CEO, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, said, “Hosting this IFSO Consensus Conference reinforces our commitment to global collaboration, optimizing Sleeve Gastrectomy outcomes, and improving long-term patient health worldwide."

The event focused on addressing optimal outcomes after Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG), one of the most commonly performed metabolic surgeries. While SG is effective for weight loss and metabolic improvements, some patients experience weight regain, metabolic syndrome recurrence, or acid reflux (GERD). With no clear guidelines currently available, this conference aimed to bridge that gap by identifying the best approach with the best minds across the world.

Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, Director of General and Minimal Access Surgery, HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, said, “This conference provides a platform for global collaboration to define best practices, ensuring that physicians worldwide can offer the most effective care to their patients.”
Leading surgeons, endocrinologists, and obesity specialists from 20 countries all over the world shared their invaluable insights during the conference."

Some of the prominent speakers at the event were Dr Samer Mattar, Dr Jaime Ponce, Dr Raul Rosenthal, Dr Moritz Felsenreich, Dr Gerhard Prager, Dr Ralph Peterli, Dr Khaled Gawdat, Dr Ashraf Haddad, and Dr Wendy Brown, to name a few.

Dr Asim Shabbir from Singapore offered his expert perspective on treatment options for managing GERD. Dr. Ali Aminian, from the US, shed light on the cardiovascular and liver outcomes after SG, offering a deeper understanding of the procedure's long-term effects.