Dr. Phil Schauer on Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery: Fighting Obesity at IFSO 2025 in Chile скачать в хорошем качестве

Dr. Phil Schauer on Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery: Fighting Obesity at IFSO 2025 in Chile

At the IFSO 2025 Congress in Santiago, Chile, Dr. Phil Schauer, Professor of Metabolic Surgery at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, shares insights on bariatric and metabolic surgery and its role in addressing the global obesity epidemic. Dr. Schauer highlights: Safety improvements: Minimally invasive techniques, short hospital stays, and rapid recovery. Medical benefits: Surgery can reduce weight, improve or resolve conditions caused by obesity—like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. Mortality reduction: Bariatric surgery lowers the risk of heart disease by 42%, stroke by 36%, heart failure by 50%, and overall mortality by nearly 50%. Social & psychological impact: Patients experience improved quality of life, mobility, and mental well-being. Future of obesity care: Combining surgery with lifestyle interventions and new medications (GLP-1 receptor agonists) for long-term, personalized treatment. Global perspective: Prevention strategies require public policy initiatives, including healthier food options and increased physical activity, while treatment access must expand to reach more patients. Dr. Schauer emphasizes that obesity is a chronic, genetic-driven disease, not a lifestyle choice or lack of willpower. Effective treatment is essential for both individual health and societal economic sustainability. Visit https://www.ifso.com/ for more information.