Dr. Luis Ocaña

Bariatric Surgery

MD, PhD, FACS, Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Málaga; Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria; Director, Advanced Endocrinological Surgical Institute (IQEA); Board Member (Treasurer)…

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Biography

Dr. Luis Tomás Ocaña Wilhelmi is a highly regarded specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, with a primary focus on Bariatric, Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery. He currently serves as a Consultant Surgeon at the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria in Málaga and leads the Advanced Endocrinological Surgical Institute (IQEA). With a career dedicated to surgical excellence, Dr. Ocaña Wilhelmi is a recognized expert in treating complex metabolic disorders, holding the title of "Expert in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery" accredited by SECO, where he also serves as Treasurer on the Executive Board.

Publications

Selected publications from PubMed

Mitochondrial Homeostasis in Obesity-related Hypertriglyceridemia.

Mela V, Ruiz-Limón P, Balongo M, Motahari Rad H, Subiri-Verdugo A, Gonzalez-Jimenez A, Soler R, Ocaña L, El Azzouzi H, Tinahones FJ, Valdivielso P, Murri M

J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Jul 14;107(8):2203-2215 doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgac332.

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39 min

Robotics in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery - IFSO EC 2026, Málaga

This special AIS Channel session serves as an exclusive preview of the discussions set to take place at the 14th IFSO-EC Congress in Málaga. Presented as a dynamic conversation between Dr. Beniamino Pascotto and Dr. Luis Ocaña-Wilhelmi, this session bridges the gap between surgical innovation and clinical outcomes. Given the vast scientific program of the upcoming congress, this dialogue aims to spotlight the key themes that these experts will be championing in Málaga. The discussion will navigate the synergy between robotic precision and long-term physiological health. Dr. Pascotto will preview the advantages of the robotic platform focusing on enhanced visualization and dexterity in complex maneuvers while Dr. Ocaña-Wilhelmi provides an essential look at the "Crossroads of Internal Medicine," specifically the impact of MBS on bowel health.

Published

Apr 2026

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