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Michel Gagner is a Canadian bariatric and general surgeon recognized for his contributions to minimally invasive metabolic surgery. In the late 1990s, he pioneered the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a procedure that has since become one of the most commonly performed weight-loss surgeries globally. Gagner is also known for his work on the laparoscopic duodenal switch. His surgical techniques and clinical research primarily serve patients with severe obesity and related metabolic disorders.
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Who pioneered the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?
Canadian bariatric surgeon Michel Gagner pioneered the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in the 1990s. His innovative work fundamentally transformed modern surgical treatments for severe obesity.
What is Michel Gagner known for in bariatric surgery?
He is best known for developing minimally invasive techniques to treat severe obesity, particularly the sleeve gastrectomy. He also played a major role in advancing the laparoscopic duodenal switch procedure.
What is a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?
It is a surgical weight-loss procedure where a large portion of the stomach is permanently removed, leaving a tube-like sleeve. Michel Gagner's version of the procedure used laparoscopic tools, requiring only tiny incisions.
Where does Michel Gagner practice medicine?
Dr. Michel Gagner is a prominent figure who has held leadership positions in hospitals across the United States and Canada. He frequently lectures and performs surgeries internationally.
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