CODS India hosts ACMOMS VI - A Confluence of Top-notch Bariatric Surgeons

Asia's leading bariatric surgeons came together for a 2-day conference at Taj Falaknuma, Hyderabad, on 5th and 6th July, 2013; to discuss and debate on 'Controversies in Metabolic Surgery' and discoursed on nutrition, techniques, types, and existing issues in bariatric surgery. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) July 11, 2013 - Hyderabad: ACMOMS (Asian Consensus Meeting on Metabolic Surgery) 2013, an initiative by CODS India (Centre for Obesity and Digestive Surgery), in its sixth year, was attended by distinguished bariatric surgeons from across the Asian continent. Held at Taj Falaknuma, Hyderabad, this confluence of bariatric surgeons was organised with the vision of creating one 'Voice of Asia.' ACMOMS aimed to bring together renowned members of the Asian bariatric community; to deliberate bariatric surgery issues specifically concerning Asian body types. This 2-day conference, inaugurated by senior BJP leader Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, also attempted to address the never ending spate of doubts and debates over the usefulness of bariatric surgery. While talking about his surgery, Mr. Venkaiah Naidu explained how he undertook it to manage diabetes rather than lose weight; and how it had benefitted him greatly. Elaborating on why he chose to do his surgery at CODS, he thanked Dr. Lakdawala and the team for their efforts, as well as initiatives like ACMOMS.

Talking about ACMOMS, Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala, a weight loss surgeon of great repute in Asia and the world; and founder of CODS said, "ACMOMS has been instrumental in collating the Asian data which forms the basis of our consensus building exercise year after year. We are committed towards a goal of setting guidelines for Asian body type that will benefit the entire Asian population. These conferences are gold mines of academic knowledge around bariatric surgeries and benefit the Asian bariatric surgeons' community as well."

As it has been gradually realized that the western diagnostic criterion for obesity and metabolic syndrome does not hold true for the Asian population, owing to genetic differences; ACMOMS VI focused many of its discussions to address unique needs and traits of the Asian population. This was an appropriate course of action considering the epidemic proportions of diabetes, with more than 30 million diabetics in the Asia Pacific region itself.

ACMOMS VI invited surgeons to an intense discussion regarding the persistent controversies around bariatric surgeries and BMI specific guidelines for bariatric surgery for obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. The conference also shed light on metabolic surgeries, use of robotics in bariatric surgery and various medical procedures including SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgeries) in bariatric surgery.

With an aim to give bariatric nutrition its due importance, ACMOMS VI also included a Nutrition Master Class on which was attended by renowned nutritionists from around the world. The Bariatric Nutrition conference, organised jointly with Osmania University, extensively covered the diet structure for obesity-ridden individuals, with a special focus on obese Indian / Asian population.

ACMOMS, as a platform, has always been endorsed by premier surgical societies across the world; and ACMOMS VI validated this support with academic excellence and perspectives like none other.

About CODS India:
CODS - the Centre for Obesity and Digestive Surgery has been founded by one of Asia's most reputed and recognized laparoscopic surgeons and obesity experts, Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala. CODS India strives to increase awareness about obesity and its co-morbidities. Over years, CODS has endeavored to provide various solutions to obesity, from medically certified diet plans to bariatric (weight loss) surgery at their Mumbai facility, the prestigious Saifee Hospital in South Mumbai and the recently launched facility at Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon.

It comprises a panel of medical and management professionals as well as super specialized surgeons with extensive experience whose sole aim is to deliver comprehensive and holistic solutions for weight loss and weight management. CODS also have a special wing for women called 'CODS Woman', the one-stop comprehensive solution for surgical problems in women of all ages. CODS is the proud recipient of India's FIRST Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE), validating its enduring commitment to providing the safest and highest quality of care to patients.

Connect with CODS: Website :- www.codsindia.com

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