Obesity is a condition of excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue to the extent that health and well-being are affected. Obesity has been one of the risk factors for many non- communicable diseases. The obese have a higher probability to develop T2DM, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome. In this exclusive KOL interview, Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala explains about bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity. Dr.
Muffazal Lakdawala is the founder of the Digestive Health Institute. He is also the Chairman of Institute of Minimal Access Surgical Sciences and Research Centre, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai. He is known internationally for his pioneering work in the field of scarless Bariatric surgery. Dr. Lakdawala is on the board of Asian Endosurgery Task Force (AETF) and also the President of IFSO- Asia Pacific chapter.
