Dr. Omar Ghanem is a Bariatric Surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He received his medical degree from University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He specializes in bariatric surgery, revisional bariatric surgery and minimally invasive general and hernia surgery.
Selected publications from PubMed
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program's role in the evolution of quality in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
El Ghazal N, Clapp B, Marrero K, Davis SS Jr, Kermansaravi M, Robertson AG, Ghanem OM
Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2026 Sep;22(9):990-998 doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2026.05.009.
Beyond Initial Resolution: Predictors of Recurrence of Obesity-related Medical Conditions after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Boutros T, Ghusn W, Klim J, El Ghazal N, Acra A, Laplante SJ, Ghanem OM
Obes Surg. 2026 Aug;36(8):4388-4396 doi: 10.1007/s11695-026-08837-5.
Mapping the continuum of procedural bariatric care: real-world weight loss after endoscopic and surgical interventions.
Ghusn W, Ghazal NE, Laplante SJ, Vargas EJ, Storm AC, Dayyeh BKA, Maselli DB, Ghanem OM
Surg Endosc. 2026 Aug;40(8):6714-6721 doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-12933-z.
The association of metabolic and bariatric surgery and postabdominoplasty complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Esparham A, Safieddine M, Ahmadyar S, Parmar C, Saber A, Wafa A, Al-Momani H, Abbas M, Kassir R, Ghanem OM, Kermansaravi M
Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2026 Aug;22(8):930-941 doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2026.03.032.
Beyond initial weight loss: procedure-specific predictors of weight recurrence after metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Boutros T, Mosleh KA, Ghazal NE, Klim J, Jawhar N, Shah M, Kapoor E, Laplante SJ, Ghanem OM
Surg Endosc. 2026 Jul 28 doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13221-6.
The world of surgery is undergoing a major transformation with the advent of Laparoscopy 4.0, where advanced technologies such as robotics and AI are reshaping the landscape of medical practice. This new era is characterized by innovations that not only empower surgeons with enhanced capabilities but also improve the efficiency of the entire operating room team. In this webinar, we will explore how technologies like robotic-assisted surgery are making a significant impact on laparoscopic procedures, offering surgeons greater precision and control.
With Moon Surgical
Published
Apr 2025
MGB/OAGB has emerged as a technically easier option to RYGB. Performing only one anastomosis has the potential to shorten operative time and reduce leak-related complications. Many surgeons have been defending this recent procedure and believe it will replace RYGB in the future. Evidence from comparative and randomized studies shows that, although OAGB has good weight loss results, it is not as safe or reproducible, in comparison to RYGB. This second lecture in the debate says: NO, MGB/OAGB will not supersede RYGB
Published
Aug 2021
4th International Bariatric Club Symposium at the Argentinian Society of Bariatric Surgery (SACO) Annual Congress
Published
Jul 2021
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