Surgical practice recommendations for minimal access surgeons during COVID 19 pandemic - Indian inter-society directives.

These are inter-society guidelines for performance of laparoscopic surgery during COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the way of surgical practice. The safety of healthcare workers and patients is being challenged. It is prudent that our surgical practice should adapt to this rapidly changing health environment.

Prevalent bariatric dietary practices: Is India on the same page?

Background: In the past decade, there has been an increase in the number and types of bariatric procedures in India. It is, thus, important to monitor prevalent bariatric practices.

Aim: To identify prevalent pre- and post-operative dietary practices by bariatric professionals across India.