Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. As the name suggests it can be performed through key-hole method (laparoscopy). In this technique 4 to 5 tiny cuts of half to one cm are made on the abdomen and the whole surgery is performed through these. In a Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass surgery,
Read MoreLaparoscopic mini gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. As the name suggests it can be performed through key-hole method (laparoscopy). In this technique 4 to 5 tiny cuts of half to one cm are made on the abdomen and the whole surgery is performed through these. In a Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass, a
Read MoreLaparoscopic mini gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. The cost of laparoscopic mini gastric bypass surgery in Mumbai India, depends on many factors. It will depend on the type of surgery- whether laparoscopic or single incision surgery. It also depends on the hospital where this surgery may be performed and the type of room
Read MoreLaparoscopic mini gastric bypass in Mumbai, India is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. Best doctor or surgeon for performing laparoscopic mini gastric bypass must have the following qualities: Training and experience in performing laparoscopic mini gastric bypass: Patients suffering from severe obesity are a very difficult subset of patients. Severe obesity leads to a lot
Read MoreLaparoscopic mini gastric bypass in Mumbai India is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. Like all other bariatric procedures, Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass must also be performed at a hospital with good infrastructure. A hospital that caters to Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass in Mumbai India, must have the following facilities: A well trained and experienced bariatric team.
Read MoreKokilaben was 60 years old when he underwent a laparoscopic mini gastric bypass. Her weight was 118 kg at the time of surgery. She was suffering from severe breathlessness and sleep apnoea. She also had severe knee joint pains and had been advised to undergo a knee replacement surgery. Her surgery was performed in 2014
Read MoreSurgery overview: Hiatus hernia is more common that it is thought of. It is a type of internal hernia, where the upper portion of the stomach bulges or herniates upwards into the chest through an enlarged opening in the diaphragm. Diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity. Weak
Read MoreRecovery after hiatus hernia surgery/ Laparoscopic Nissen’s Fundoplication: Hiatus hernia surgery in Mumbai or Nissen’s fundoplication can be done either as “open surgery” or through “laparoscopy”. Laparoscopic technique is the method of choice of the majority of the surgeons. Laparoscopy is performed through 4 to 5 key-holes on the abdomen which are from 0.5 to
Read MoreRisks of hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication: What is the complication rate after hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication? Hiatus Hernia Surgery in Mumbai/Laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication is relatively safe. However, like every other surgery, it carries a small risk of complications that are listed below: Bleeding- This a rare complication that can
Read MoreFrequently asked questions: Can a hiatus hernia be treated without a surgery? The word “surgery” induces fear among patients. This is the most common question that people ask me when they come for a consult for hiatus hernia or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). The first line of treatment for hiatus hernia and GERD is
Read MoreDr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is an accomplished Bariatric Surgeon and Laparoscopic GI Surgeon. Extremely passionate about her field of specialization. She completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery in 2006, from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sewagram. Set up in 1967 by none other than the first health minister of India, Ms. Sushila Nayar, MGIMS is deeply rooted in Gandhian ethics. Read more