Mexico Bariatric Center surgeons train doctors during China exchange

Mexico Bariatric Center’s Dr. Fredy López and Dr. Christian Rodríguez completed a surgical and educational mission at Chengdu’s Third People's Hospital in China, where they performed advanced bariatric operations and trained local doctors. The exchange also included a site visit to surgical-device maker Ezisurg and comes as Hospital Azar broadens services in Tijuana.

Why it matters: - The exchange put Mexico Bariatric Center surgeons in a teaching role at an international hospital, helping spread advanced bariatric techniques across borders. - The mission also reinforced Hospital Azar’s position as a broader care provider in Tijuana, not just a bariatric and cosmetic surgery center.

What happened: - Dr. Fredy López, a bariatric surgeon at Mexico Bariatric Center, completed an international surgical and educational mission at the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu in China. - Dr. Christian Rodríguez joined the mission and delivered a master class on SADI-S, or Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy. - Dr. Fredy López and Dr. Rodríguez worked with the hospital’s doctors during surgical training and performed advanced bariatric operations. - Dr. Fredy López said, "Navigating complex cases alongside international colleagues demonstrates how global collaboration elevates the standard of care for patients everywhere." - After the hospital work, the surgeons visited Ezisurg, a manufacturer of specialized surgical instruments, including medical staplers and retrieval devices.

The details: - During the exchange, Dr. Fredy López demonstrated advanced laparoscopic approaches and surgical methods developed through his experience in Mexico. - Local medical staff received direct clinical guidance from Dr. Fredy López as part of the training. - The Ezisurg visit included a review of the manufacturing line. - The surgeons provided operator feedback intended to refine equipment performance and patient safety. - Hospital Azar in Tijuana is the return base for Dr. Fredy López after the China mission. - Hospital Azar serves both international and domestic patients. - Hospital Azar began with specialized bariatric and cosmetic procedures. - The hospital is expanding into cosmetic and post-bariatric plastic surgery, including skin removal, tummy tucks, liposuction and facial plastic surgery. - Hospital Azar is also adding stem cell and regenerative therapy using donor Mesenchymal Stem Cells and exosomes. - The facility’s orthopedic care now includes arthroscopic knee and hip surgeries and joint replacements. - Women’s health services include laparoscopic hysterectomies and procedures for endometriosis. - Dental services cover restorative, cosmetic and general dentistry.

Between the lines: - The mission shows how private surgical groups are using international exchanges to build credibility, share methods and extend influence beyond their home market. - The Ezisurg stop suggests the surgeons are also feeding back frontline clinical experience into device design and manufacturing. - Hospital Azar’s service expansion signals a move toward a broader specialty hospital model that can capture more patient demand under one roof.

What's next: - Dr. Fredy López is returning to Tijuana to perform operations at Hospital Azar. - Mexico Bariatric Center and Hospital Azar say they will continue international clinical exchanges and hospital expansion. - The organizations say they remain committed to high standards in global patient care.

The bottom line: - Mexico Bariatric Center used the China mission to combine surgery, teaching and industry feedback, while Hospital Azar pushed farther into multi-specialty care.