Bariatric Surgery deals with complex gastrointestinal surgical procedures using the latest minimally invasive techniques. The Department is equipped with technically advanced instruments and equipments for complete care for all gastro intestinal surgical procedures. At Aster Aadhar offers a complete and permanent solution for obese patients, who cannot able to bring down their weight by diet and exercise alone.

TYPES OF CONDITIONS OR DISESASES TREATED

• Morbid Obesity
• Morbid obesity associated with or without metabolic syndrome

Obesity is defined as Body weight 30% greater than the Ideal body weight or 25% excessive body fat for men and 35% excessive body fat for women. But precisely, if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 Kg/m² or greater, it's called Obesity.

DIAGNOSIS ON CLINICAL METHODOLOGY :

• Diagnosis based on BMI (Body Mass Index) of the patient BMI >32.5 with medical co-morbidities of Diabetic Mellitus/ Hypertension/ Sleep Apnea/ Joint Deformities etc, or BMI > 37.5 without co-morbidities are indication for intervention.
• Pathological causes of obesity are ruled out or corrected before intervention.

MEDICAL INTERVENTION :

Medical intervention indicated in patient unfit/ unwilling for definitive surgical intervention, it includes:

• Nutritional counseling and Diet charts
• Pharmacological agents
• Exercise schedule/ Physiotherapy guidance
• Occupational therapy guidance

SURGICAL INTERVENTION :

Surgical Intervention based and individualized on the following:

• BMI of the patient
• Associated Co-morbidities
• Age of the patient
• Dietary habits of the patient
• Expected weight loss expectations

Two type of surgical intervention;

• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Gastric banding
• Roux En Y Gastric BypassStandard surgical guidelines followed.

All surgeries done Laproscopically.

Weight loss according to surgeries performed;

• R.Y.G.B = Weight loss= 70%--80% of EBW
• Sleeve Gastrectomy= 50%--70% of EBW

Maximum weight loss at 18months to 2years