Dr. Nilesh A. Patel of Texas Bariatric Specialists is a fellowship-trained, minimally invasive surgeon. Why does it matter what type of surgeon performs your minimally invasive procedure?

For many years surgeons and patients alike felt minimally invasive surgery could be learned and successfully practiced without specialized training programs. However, recently that perception has changed due to rapid advancements in both technology and medical knowledge. Modern medicine now demands that minimally invasive surgery be taught and practiced as a sub-specialty—and today it’s one of the fastest-growing sub-specialties in the United States.

Medical studies reveal that surgeons who are formally trained in minimally invasive surgery have better post-operative outcomes than those who are not. Clearly the patient reaps many benefits by choosing a doctor well-trained in these new surgical techniques.