Health Ministry oversees bariatric surgeries
The Ministry of Health has issued a decision to regulate obesity surgeries and non-invasive interventional procedures in both the public and private sectors, with the aim of establishing clear standards to ensure patient safety and quality of care. The decision specifies that obesity procedures include gastric sleeve, classic bypass, and one-anastomosis bypass, with a recommendation to utilize non-surgical methods before resorting to surgery. These procedures are typically performed for individuals with a BMI of 35 kg/m² or higher. Additionally, the regulation permits weight-loss surgeries for children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, following a thorough evaluation and with the approval of a multidisciplinary team. A comprehensive assessment and long-term follow-up are mandatory. The decision also governs reconstructive and malabsorptive surgeries, emphasizing that such procedures must be performed by qualified and experienced surgeons. Malabsorptive operations are limited to cases with urgent necessity and should only be conducted by specialized experts. Regarding healthcare facilities, these procedures are restricted to licensed government and private hospitals, which must have appropriate infrastructure in place. There is also an obligation to report serious complications and to establish a national registry to record all cases and their outcomes. The aim of the decision is to enhance safety and quality standards, uphold ethical principles, and include requirements related to the professional qualifications of physicians. It is based on continuous development in line with the latest scientific evidence.
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