Fellowship in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Programme Overview

The Fellowship in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery is a 1-year intensive clinical training programme designed for surgeons who are already practicing advanced laparoscopic surgery and wish to gain specialized expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Conducted under the leadership of Dr. Pradeep Chowbey at the Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (Max Healthcare), the fellowship provides an immersive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques for weight loss and obesity management.

With over 300 major laparoscopic procedures performed monthly, the institute offers a dynamic surgical environment where fellows can enhance their operative skills, clinical judgment, and multidisciplinary understanding of obesity and metabolic disorders.

Course Highlights

Duration: 1 Year
Mode: Full-time / Clinical Training
Course Director: Dr. Pradeep Chowbey
Location: Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Healthcare
Certification: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.
Type: Upskilling Programme
Eligibility: MS, DNB (General Surgery), or equivalent international surgical qualifications

Educational Objective:

To provide advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric procedures and equip surgeons with the technical and clinical expertise needed for comprehensive obesity management through a multidisciplinary approach.

Key Focus Areas:

• Advanced laparoscopic skills in bariatric surgery
• Multidisciplinary weight management protocols
• Preoperative evaluation and patient selection
• Intraoperative decision-making and technique refinement
• Postoperative care and long-term follow-up strategies
• Nutritional, psychological, and endocrinological aspects of obesity
• Management of bariatric surgical complications
• Research and innovations in metabolic surgery

Eligibility Criteria

• MS or DNB in General Surgery
• Equivalent overseas postgraduate surgical degrees
• Prior experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery is preferred

Admission Process

• Submit the application via the Max MIME portal or through the hospital’s academic office
• Eligibility review based on qualifications and laparoscopic experience
• Personal interview with the faculty from the Institute of Minimal Access Surgery
• Final selection based on merit and seat availability
• Admission confirmed upon payment of applicable fees

Contact for Admission:
Phone: +91 8826 600 461
Email: education@maxhealthcare.com

Course Curriculum / Training Modules

• Core Bariatric Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass
  • Revisional Bariatric Surgeries
• Clinical Exposure & Case Management
  • Patient screening and case discussions
  • Multidisciplinary care: endocrinology, nutrition, psychiatry
  • Intraoperative Course Directorship and hands-on surgical assistance
  • Postoperative complication management
• Research and Academic Learning
  • Involvement in clinical research and data collection
  • Presentation of cases and surgical audits
  • Participation in national and international bariatric surgery forums

Career Scope and Benefits

• Career Roles:
  • Bariatric Surgeon in multispecialty hospitals or obesity centers
  • Consultant in Metabolic and Minimal Access Surgery
  • Specialist in Revisional Bariatric Surgery
  • Academic Faculty in Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery
• Professional Benefits:
  • Mastery in laparoscopic bariatric techniques
  • Leadership in the growing field of obesity and metabolic disease surgery
  • Eligibility for higher surgical fellowships and global opportunities
  • Enhanced ability to manage multidisciplinary bariatric care models

FAQs

Q1. What is the Fellowship in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery?
This fellowship provides specialized training in bariatric and metabolic surgery using minimally invasive techniques. It focuses on procedures such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass while emphasizing holistic patient care and research.

Q2. What is the duration of the course?
The duration of the fellowship is 1 year.

Q3. Who is eligible for this programme?
Surgeons who have completed MS or DNB in General Surgery or possess an equivalent international surgical qualification.

Q4. Where is the training conducted?
At the Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospitals, under the Course Directorship of Dr. Pradeep Chowbey.

Q5. Is this fellowship recognized by MCI/NMC?
This is a certificate-based upskilling fellowship by Max Healthcare. While not recognized by MCI/NMC, it is respected in clinical and academic bariatric surgery communities.

Q6. Can international candidates apply?
Yes, international surgeons with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Visa assistance and administrative support will be provided for selected candidates.