Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mumbai

Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery is one of the oldest and time tested Bariatric Surgery procedures in the world. Commonly acknowledged as a gold standard weight loss procedure, this Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mumbai is being performed for over 50 years all across the world and for almost 20 years.

As per the IFSO-APC guidelines, if your BMI is more than 37.5 Kg/m² (BMI- weight in kg/height in m²), you can undergo a laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in the absence of any associated illnesses. You can also undergo this procedure if your BMI is ≥ 32.5 Kg/m² and you have 2 or more obesity associated diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. As per the new DSS guidelines formed by a group of international diabetes federations in London, Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Mumbai may also be considered as a treatment option for control of diabetes in patients with class I obesity (BMI- 27.5-32.5 Kg/m²) if their diabetes is poorly controlled.

Laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in Mumbai, India

Laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in india is a surgical procedure in which a small pouch of the stomach is created using staplers and the small intestine is rearranged and joined to this stomach pouch. Major part of the stomach, duodenum- which is the first part of small intestine and the first part of jejunum is bypassed in this surgery. When food is consumed, it comes via the food pipe into the stomach pouch and directly enters the small intestine.

Mechanism of action of laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in Mumbai, India

Laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery mumbai is one of the best weight loss surgery procedures and leads to weight loss by a combination of multiple mechanisms. First of all, as the stomach pouch is very small, you will not be able to eat too much and your intake will be restricted. Secondly, you will feel full even after eating small quantities and will feel satiated much earlier. Thirdly, “ghrelin” the hunger inducing hormone which is produced from the fundus of the stomach, does not come in contact with the food and hence the sensation of hunger is curbed to a large extent. Fourthly, as the stomach and first part of intestine are bypassed, laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery india also leads to some degree of mal-absorption. In addition to this there are GI hormones that play a big role in weight loss as well as control of diabetes. There are also other factors like bile acids, gut microbiota and certain unknown factors that augment the effect of a laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in india.

Scarless/Single Incision laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in India

Conventionally a laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in mumbai is performed by making 5 tiny cuts on your tummy. Most of these cuts are less than half a cm in size and the largest is about 1 cm. These cuts are stitched with absorbable sutures and normally there is no need to remove the stitches later on.

A laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery mumbai can also be performed in a “scarless” way for selected patients. In this method, a 2 cm cut is created in the navel and major part of the gastric bypass surgery mumbai is done through this cut. Once this cut is stitched and it heals, it practically leaves no scar on the abdomen. This is called as the “scarless” or “single incision” Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in india.

Main advantages of a “scarless”/ “single incision”, Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery mumbai are cosmetic as it leaves no tell-tale signs of surgery. Most of these patients also have lesser pain as compared to patients who undergo a 5 incision laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery india.

It is a safe technique in good hands and Best Bariatric Surgeon in Mumbai across india – Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker has one of the largest experience in India in performing “scarless”/ “single incision” Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in mumbai.

Expected results after laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in India

Bariatric Surgery in Mumbai is the only proven method for sustained weight loss in people suffering from clinically severe obesity. Most bariatric procedures will lead to an excess weight loss to the tune of 65 to 75% over a period of 18 to 24 months. This weight loss journey is a partnership between the doctor and the patient and the results depend on the level of commitment from either party. All bariatric procedures lead to a significant improvement in type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gout, obstructive sleep apnoea, venous thrombo-embolism, PCOD, infertility and many other diseases related to obesity. Weight loss leads to a significant decrease in the risk for heart disease also. Overall, bariatric/metabolic surgery leads to a marked improvement in health, quality of life and confidence of the patient.

Laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) 

Cost of laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery in Mumbai, India

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker has been performing this procedure for over a decade and she has one of the highest experiences in this surgery. This surgery requires a lot of disposable equipment in the forms of stapler guns, trocars, cartridges, energy sources etc. This increases the cost of surgery. The Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in mumbai of also depends on the number of days you need to stay in the hospital, type of room that you select as well as the hospital in which you get operated. The doctor will guide you about the cost after assessing and evaluating all the above details.  

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