Bariatric Surgeon in The World- Dr. Harsh Sheth
Dr. Harsh Sheth is a bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon in Mumbai with 10+ years of experience. He is a consultant in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Saifee Hospital, Genèse Clinic, ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital, Apollo Spectra Hospital (Tardeo), Mumbai Central, and Conwest & Manjula S Badani Jain Charitable Hospital.
He completed a fellowship in minimal access surgery at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, under Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala.
His clinical work covers laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, hernia surgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, splenectomy and abdominal wall reconstruction. His bariatric procedures include sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini-gastric bypass, revision bariatric surgery and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.
He also works in medical research and device innovation. He was a Stanford-India Biodesign Fellow, and three provisional patents were filed for inventions developed by his team.
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Education
2018 – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery – Saifee Hospital
2015 – Post-doctoral Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology – Stanford School of Medicine
2014 – MS – General Surgery – Maharashtra University of Health Science
Academic Excellence
Outstanding Teacher at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai for his contribution towards the residency teaching program
1st runners-up prize for the ‘Best paper’ category at the TRAUMASICON 2017, for a presentation on ‘Effectiveness of a novel fecal management system in immobilized trauma patients’
Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Harsh Sheth performs minimal invasive bariatric surgery in the world to give a new lease of life to severely obese patients. There are remote chances of severely obese patients achieving normal body weight through diet and exercise. Hence, the need for surgical intervention through bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery, also referred to as weight loss surgery, has proved to be a viable treatment to resolve life-threatening health issues such as obesity, heart and kidney disorders, cancer, and so on.
Dr. Harsh Sheth, a bariatric surgeon, performs this surgery as per the medical condition of the patient.
His focus will be on reducing the amount of food intake or bypassing the stomach and the intestine to reduce the same and malabsorption of harmful nutrients present in the food.
Laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries
Laparoscopic surgery is also known as a type of keyhole surgery. This type of surgery is performed for diagnosing the disorders in the gastrointestinal tract or for resolving gastrointestinal tract issues.
Dr. Harsh Sheth has performed many laparoscopic surgeries such as appendix removal, fundoplication, hernia repair and to treat various cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
Memberships
Expertise in Medical Innovation and Research
Dr. Harsh was a member of the multidisciplinary Medtech team and an engineer and scientist as a Global Biodesign fellow at Stanford University.
He worked in various departments, viz. cardiology, cardiac surgery, general surgery, and trauma for varying durations. The team’s concepts and ideas are based on ‘Design Thinking – HassoPlattner D. School. They have three provisional patents drafted and submitted for protection of intellectual property from the inventions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery refers to weight-loss procedures that help individuals with severe obesity lose weight by altering their digestive system.
Who is eligible for bariatric surgery?
Candidates typically have a BMI of 40 or higher, or BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health issues like diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea.
What are the types of bariatric surgery?
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y): Reduces stomach size and reroutes digestion.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: Removes a portion of the stomach to limit food intake.
Adjustable Gastric Band: A band is placed around the stomach to restrict food consumption.
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS): A more complex procedure that reduces nutrient absorption.