RESEARCH & SCIENCE
Research &
Science
Evidence-based medicine. International research. Global teaching.
RESEARCH & SCIENCE
Evidence-based medicine. International research. Global teaching.
Research Impact
This is how often the work of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager has been referenced in other scientific publications. Citations are the most important indicator that research findings are being adopted and advanced by the scientific community.
The H-Index measures both productivity and impact: an H-Index of 63 means that at least 63 publications have each been cited at least 63 times. It is considered the most meaningful measure of a scientist’s sustained influence.
Over 75,000 times, the publications have been read by fellow scientists worldwide. This number demonstrates the international reach and relevance of the research in daily clinical practice.
The RI Score from ResearchGate evaluates the scientific community’s interest in a researcher’s work. A score of 7,575.5 is higher than 99% of all researchers worldwide – a sign of extraordinary scientific impact.
Focus Areas
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.
Minimally invasive techniques in thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Neuromonitoring for recurrent laryngeal nerve preservation. Advancement of laparoscopic approaches for adrenal tumors.
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
Observership programs for surgeons from around the world. Accompaniment in clinical routine, OR observation and scientific exchange.
Regular course director at the world’s leading training center for minimally invasive surgery. Hands-on training for international surgeons.
Annual masterclass in Vienna for advanced bariatric surgeons. A combination of theory, live surgeries and case discussions.
Surgeons from over 50 countries have been trained by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager – in Vienna, Strasbourg and at international congresses worldwide.
IFSO Career
Publication List
Selected publications from over 35 years of research in bariatric-metabolic and endocrine surgery.
“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
Scientific excellence is the foundation – but the patient is always at the center.
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