Colombian SENIOR Bariatric Surgeons: More Experienced than the US Average
Confirmed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) : The success of bariatric surgery depends on the experience of the surgeon. However, the average North American bariatric surgeon performs only 83 surgeries per year, while a GUIAVITAL Senior surgeon with more than 20 years of experience can easily exceed 300 – 350 obesity surgeries annually, far exceeding the average of his North American colleagues by thousands.
Case Volume Impact in Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Colombia
Senior Colombian bariatric surgeon surpassing U.S. peers in case volume and expertise
The leading authority on bariatric surgery, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), confirms that the success of the procedure depends on the experience of the surgeon… [Read the study…]
Furthermore, a statistical review by a US agency shows that the average number of surgeries performed by an American bariatric surgeon is only 83 per year … . [Read the study…]
A SENIOR bariatric surgeon with more than 20 years of experience who performed an average of 300 bariatric surgeries today easily accumulates 6,000 or 11,000 bariatric surgeries, which is why the GUIAVITAL SENIOR bariatric surgeon could certainly surpass the average North American surgeon by thousands of cases .
Therefore, our commitment to offer our patients the bariatric surgery with the highest probability of SUCCESS in Colombia is well founded, since the immense casuistry of the surgeon Guiavital provides a refined surgical skill and dexterity capable of offering results with a minimal probability of error.
The success of your bariatric surgery does not depend on WHERE you have the surgery, but on WHO performs the surgery…
What factors determine safety and success in bariatric surgery?
Case volume is not just about numbers, but about diversity. It is not only the number of thousands of patients operated on, but the fact that among those thousands, surgeons have faced complex cases of obesity combined with multiple conditions ( comorbidities ), such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension or metabolic disorders. Each combination of diseases in a patient presents unique challenges that require specialized skills.
Case volume is the primary criteria we have used for years to select SENIOR bariatric surgeons, as we understand that those who have managed a wide variety of complex cases possess superior clinical experience to:
Anticipate complications before they occur.
Proactively prepare for each surgery, minimizing risks.
Make quick and accurate decisions in unexpected situations.
Reduce the margin of error, thanks to the acquired skill in handling any unforeseen event based on previous experience.
In Conclusion: That level of efficiency is something a less experienced surgeon cannot match , even if operating in the safest clinic.
For this reason, we are convinced that the indisputable parameter synonymous with safety and quality for a bariatric surgeon is the number of patients operated on.
Is Colombia a safe option for bariatric surgery?
Yes, At Guiavital, we have created a surgical package that combines all the essential elements to make bariatric surgery in Colombia as safe as it is in the United States. Our senior surgeons, with experience that may surpass their American counterparts, operate in JCI-accredited clinics with the same level of quality and safety.
Additionally, our package includes comprehensive support and monitoring, ensuring the highest standards of safety and comfort, offering patients the best chance of success—on par with any developed country.
The reality is that certifications alone do not outweigh the advantages of a certified bariatric surgeon, who, in addition to his surgical experience measured in thousands and thousands of patients operated on, is why we believe that certifications alone do not guarantee the greatest probability of success.
Definitely yes, but it is common for the international patient’s mentality to focus solely on the safety of the clinic or the surgeon’s certifications , and this appreciation can be misleading.
On the other hand, at Guíavital, our ULTRA SAFE surgical package offers the same level of safety and comfort as internationally renowned clinics. In Colombia there are also clinics accredited by the JCI Joint Commission International.
As for the SENIOR surgeon at Guíavital, he has more than 20 years of experience and could exceed the average number of bariatric surgeons in North America in terms of the number of cases operated on.
We invite you to consult with a Guíavital advisor to help you design your ideal surgical package. If you plan to undergo bariatric surgery in Colombia, with Guíavital you can access the highest probability of success and safety.
Ask for the help of a Guiavital advisor to corroborate this information, put together your Guiavital surgical package, plan to experience bariatric surgery in Colombia with the highest probability of success.
