• Renowned bariatric surgeon and pioneer in bariatric endoscopy in Germany. • Key leader within the International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO). • Expertise in surgery, general medicine, and nutritional medicine. Senior Physician and Head of Surgical Endoscopy in Frankfurt (2012), Sana Klinikum Offenbach (2014), and Würzburg (2017). • Established multiple obesity centers and introduced innovative endoscopic techniques in Germany. • Author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters; recipient of several awards. Deputy Chair of the German Working Group on Metabolic Endoscopy. • Member of the Bariatric Endoscopy Committee of IFSO and the German Obesity Alliance (DAA). • Recognized for advancing the field of bariatric surgery and dedication to patient care.
Introduction Weight stigma, defined as negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward individuals based on their weight status, has emerged...