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What is Bariatric Surgery?

The global epidemic of obesity is a serious health problem that has emerged in a big way. It has not only impacted adults but also children and adolescents in whom it is growing at an alarming rate. People do try various non-medication methods like dietary control and changes besides physical exercises to reduce weight.

Very often people do not achieve desired weight loss, especially severely obese patients.  Such patients can get rid of excessive fats by undergoing weight loss surgery, called bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is a great option for those obese individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) above 40.

Bariatric surgery not only reduces the risk of other weight-related complications but also improves conditions like:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease i.e. GERD

Hypercholesterolemia

Diabetes

Hypertension

Heart Disease

Stroke

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obese individuals, be it an adult, a child or an adolescent, is considered eligible for bariatric surgery if:

BMI is 40 or more, with other less severe co-morbidities High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Mild or Moderate Sleep Apnea and Pseudotumor Cerebri

BMI of 35 or more with at least one or more severe co-morbidities such as Type II Diabetes, Heart disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Respiratory Disorders, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Osteoarthritis, Lipid Abnormalities or Gastrointestinal Disorders

BMI of 30 or more with a serious health problem linked to obesity. Such patients are eligible for the Gastric Band surgical procedure only

Failed to achieve desired weight loss with prior organized conventional efforts tried for weight management for at least 6 months

Willing to adhere strictly to the post-operative nutritional guidelines

Bariatric surgery in India is performed in various world-class hospitals through latest procedures by internationally renowned highly qualified and skilled surgeons.

Types of Bariatric surgery

Excessive body weight can be reduced through Bariatric surgery. The weight loss objectives can be achieved by:

Restrictive Bariatric surgery– in which reducing the size of the stomach is reduced to make you may feel full sooner with little intake of food and beverages.

Restrictive Bariatric surgery, by slowing down the process of digestion helps reduces appetite and urge for eating. 

Malabsorptive/Restrictive Bariatric surgery, also known as intestinal bypass surgery that helps reduce the absorption of nutrients and calories from food consumed.

Implanting an electrical device that blocks or interrupts nerve signals between the stomach and the brain and lead to weight loss.

Bariatric surgery in India is performed through various procedures such as:

ROUX-EN-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery

Bilio-Pancreatic Diversion surgery

Duodenal Switch Bypass Surgery

Intra-Gastric Balloon Surgery

Silastic Ring Gastric Bypass Surgery (SRGBS)

Also, Vagal Blockade or v Bloc – the procedure is performed on outpatients by implanting a device, just like a pacemaker, under the patient’s rib cage. This device for the blockade of vagus nerve is operated with a remote control that is adjusted outside body.

Vagal Blockade or v Bloc – the procedure is ideal for those obese patients who do not want to undergo bariatric procedures that are invasive and irreversible.

In addition, a FDA approved device called Aspire Assist is placed in the abdomen that works as a malabsorptive/restrictive approach to weight loss.

Offer on Christmas

On the eve of auspicious Christmas, patients seeking Bariatric Surgery in India are given special attractive packages in terms of cost discounts and attractive gifts.

Free pick-up and drop services are added features of a special offer on Christmas.

Best Hospital for Bariatric Surgery in India

List of best hospitals for Bariatric Surgery in India includes:

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

BLK Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon

Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon

Fortis Hospital, Mumbai

Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore

Global Hospital, Chennai

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