Introduction to the Program

This Internship program will allow you to learn, in a 100% practical and real environment, the latest advances in Bariatric Surgery”

Bariatric surgery has become in recent years an effective tool in the fight against obesity. This type of intervention is very useful in patients with problems that prevent them from a normal weight loss based on nutrition and physical exercise. Therefore, more and more research is focused on improving this procedure in order to minimize its associated risks and increase its long-term benefits. Thinking of surgeons who want to get up-to-date in this type of surgery, TECH launches this 100% practical program.

It is a program that will allow the professional to learn first hand, and with the accompaniment of specialists from the center itself, the most current procedures in Bariatric Surgery. In addition, they will come into contact with patients in this area, and will be able to carry out a number of practical activities, guaranteeing an immediate and dynamic update, applying the theory in a 100% real environment. 

All this will be guided by a tutor specialized in the area, whose professional career and clinical experience will serve as a guide in a comprehensive update in just 120 hours of internship. In addition, the Internship program guarantees access to the most advanced medical and, in this case, surgical technology, in the use of which the graduate will be able to work through the most innovative and effective approach strategies for each case presented in the consultation. It is, therefore, a unique and unparalleled opportunity to invest 3 weeks in perfecting your skills through an exceptional academic experience, at the same level of demand that characterizes today's medical field.

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences"

Teaching Objectives

The main objective of this Internship program in Update in Bariatric Surgery is to bring the specialist closer to the latest advances in this surgical area. For this purpose, it offers an on-site internship in a prestigious clinical center, where they will be able to put into practice the most innovative techniques in this field, preparing themselves to apply them, later on, in their own daily work. All this with access to real patients and with the guidance of great experts from the hospital itself. 

A unique training experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"

General Objectives

  • Learn, from the experience of highly qualified personnel, the latest approaches in Bariatric Surgery
  • Know the general surgical criteria in each of the bariatric surgical techniques
  • Know how to handle correctly the necessary tools for Bariatric Surgery in any of its modalities
  • Assess specific medical and nutritional complications during bariatric procedures
  • Obtain a general vision of the psychotherapy approach in postoperative follow-up care
  • Establish the success or failure criteria after bariatric surgery

Specific Objectives

  • Learn the key elements of obesity surgery
  • Perform an exhaustive review of the latest scientific evidence available
  • Describe and understand the most advanced techniques in bariatric surgery
  • Describe the theoretical framework and praxis of multidisciplinary obesity teams
  • Describe the medical legal aspects of Bariatric Surgery
  • Describe the different endoscopic and percutaneous techniques in the treatment of obesity
  • Analyze the short-term to medium-term results achieved with these procedures
  • Evaluate complications
  • Establish the mechanisms of action for each technique
  • Know the historical background and beginnings of obesity surgery
  • Know how to apply the different surgical techniques in the treatment of obesity
  • Establish which is the most appropriate surgical technique for each patient
  • Know ERAS protocols in Bariatric Surgery
  • Break down the different sections within the protocol
  • Analyze the results obtained through the implementation of these protocols
  • Understand the importance of multidisciplinary management
  • Describe the semiology peculiarities of the bariatric patient and the different tools available for the diagnosis of complications
  • Define the general characteristics and the surgical strategy in revision surgery
  • Determine how different techniques can influence the evolution of the patient
  • Monitor the nutritional evolution of the patient
  • Establish the basic recommendations in relation to the special nutritional requirements of children, adolescents and elderly candidates for Bariatric Surgery
  • Know the nutritional requirements during pregnancy and breastfeeding in women who have previously undergone Bariatric Surgery
  • Identify the specific nutritional risks of the menopause after Bariatric Surgery
  • Know the history, concept and indications of metabolic surgery
  • Understand the Anatomo-Physiological basis of metabolic surgery and inflammatory mediators
  • Study the role of gastrointestinal hormones in the resolution of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus after Bariatric Surgery
  • Know the available evidence on Bariatric Surgery in patients with BMI < 35 kg/m2, in super obese patients, adolescents and women who wish to procreate
  • Determine the adverse effects of Bariatric Surgery on bone metabolism and muscle mass
    Assess current recommendations for Bariatric Surgery in patient candidates for solid organ transplantation or those who have associated cardiological, renal or psychiatric diseases
  • Establish the significance of postoperative gastroesophageal reflux and abdominal wall alterations
  • Know the criteria used for the initial assessment of a patient with aesthetic consequences of obesity after Bariatric Surgery
  • Establish quality standards and appropriate educational programs
  • Identify the most recent technical advances (robotic surgery and NOTES)

Getting up-to-date in such a complex field as Bariatric Surgery will be very easy thanks to the practical orientation of this updating program”

Internship Program in Update in Bariatric Surgery

The multiple endoscopic and percutaneous treatments for the therapy of obesity, heart disease or stroke, linked to the constant variability of the medical landscape due to the large number of patients, have been decisive factors in driving transformations in the practical approach to these pathologies. With this in mind, TECH Global University developed the Internship Program in Update in Bariatric Surgery, focused on the most recent findings of surgical intervention in this area. During three weeks of preparation, carefully distributed in eight-hour days from Monday to Friday, you will receive innovative lessons, taught in a highly prestigious clinic. There, you will delve into the fundamentals, techniques and indications of metabolic and revision surgery, endoscopic and percutaneous treatment, abdominal wall transplants, management of special situations or emergencies and perioperative-postoperative or supplementation follow-up. In addition, you will study the most modern recommendations in patients with solid organ transplantation or with associated cardiological, renal or psychiatric diseases. Due to this, you will manage to perform interventions of clinical pictures, based on the study of abdominal semiology and pathology.

All about bariatric surgery in an Internship Program

Bariatric surgeries are among the most frequent medical procedures. Being such a relevant field, it requires specific preparation by professionals. That is why at TECH we provide you with the most innovative educational tools in the market; in addition to having cutting-edge classes, you will have at your disposal a 100% practical and dynamic methodology. Through the preparation provided by our team of experts, you will learn about the mechanism of action of the different endoscopic and percutaneous techniques in the treatment of bariatric surgery, as well as the medical-legal aspects of the surgical activity and its clinical-economic management. From this, you will be empowered to establish the causes of intestinal obstruction and metabolic or nutritional imbalances, in order to analyze the etiology, define ERAS protocols and prescribe recommendations for the management of chronic pain. By mastering these topics, you will succeed in highlighting your career, honing your technical skills and performing clinical management that meets all quality standards.