RESEARCH & SCIENCE
Research &
Science
Evidence-based medicine. International research. Global teaching.
Focus Areas
Research Focus Areas
Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery
Mechanisms of weight loss and diabetes remission after bariatric procedures. Long-term outcomes and comparison of different surgical techniques. Hormonal changes and their influence on metabolism.
Endocrine Surgery
Minimally invasive techniques in thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Neuromonitoring for recurrent laryngeal nerve preservation. Advancement of laparoscopic approaches for adrenal tumors.
Gut-Liver Axis
NASH/NAFLD and bariatric surgery as a therapeutic option. Impact of weight loss on hepatic steatosis and fibrosis reduction. Interaction between the gut microbiome and metabolic health.
Education
Teaching & Training
IRCAD Strasbourg
Regular course director at the world’s leading training center for minimally invasive surgery. Hands-on training for international surgeons.
Masterclass in Bariatric Surgery
Annual masterclass in Vienna for advanced bariatric surgeons. A combination of theory, live surgeries and case discussions.
Clinical Immersions at AKH Vienna
Observership programs for surgeons from around the world. Accompaniment in clinical routine, OR observation and scientific exchange.
50+ Countries
Surgeons from over 50 countries have been trained by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager – in Vienna, Strasbourg and at international congresses worldwide.
IFSO Career
Path to World President
“80% of type II diabetics no longer need medication after bariatric-metabolic surgery. That is not a statistic – those are people who got their lives back.”
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager
Evidence meets empathy.
Scientific excellence is the foundation – but the patient is always at the center.
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