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Michel Gagner

Surgeon Modern Bariatric Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery Duodenal Switch

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Michel Gagner is a Canadian bariatric surgeon who pioneered the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in the 1990s, fundamentally transforming modern surgical treatments for severe obesity.

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Michel Gagner ranks #101 of 171 in the Surgeon ranking, behind Craig Smith, ahead of W. Douglas Wong.

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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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