5 things you may not know about bariatric surgery

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Whenever you decide to go in for any surgery, it is important to know everything related to that procedure. Often, we turn to the internet for information. However, the internet is more likely to confuse us than provide any information. Hence, as medical practitioners and specialists, I

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. As the name suggests it can be performed through the key-hole method (laparoscopy). In this technique 4 to 5 tiny cuts of half to one cm are made on the abdomen and the entire surgery is performed through that. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy can also be performed

Every patient wishes to get the best care for their ailment. And hence, each one of us looks for the best doctor in the concerned specialty. When it comes to bariatric surgery, how do we find the best doctors? Well, this is no easy task as there is a multitude of talented doctors in our

While undergoing any surgery, safety is of primary concern. Even today, the thought of undergoing surgery can send shivers down anyone’s spine. Hence it is important to understand the pros and cons of the proposed operation in detail. During my consults, one of the most important and detailed discussions is around complications of bariatric surgery.

There are many types of bariatric surgeries. The five standard bariatric operations as per the Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and IFSO are- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Laparoscopic Roux-en y gastric bypass Laparoscopic One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB/MGB) Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch Additionally, there are modifications of standard operations, newer

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MSBariatric & Laparoscopic SurgeonEvery 5th Indian is a diabetic. Obesity along-with diabetes is one of the fastest growing epidemics in today’s day and age. Both, obesity and diabetes are chronic progressive diseases. As diabetes progresses over the years, it has detrimental effects on eyes, nerves, blood vessels, heart and kidney. Obesity

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon The biggest challenge that we face in the management of “obesity” today is the attitude which assumes that “obesity is a choice, and does not deserve to be treated”. Patients suffering from obesity face a lot of weight-based discrimination and stigma in every walk of life.

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon During my consults, one of the most important and detailed discussions is around complications of bariatric surgery. Although the overall complication rate of bariatric surgery ranges from 1 to 2% (inclusive of minor and major), it is important for a patient to be informed about the

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Unlike common belief, weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is not a short cut and neither is it an easy way out. Patients who opt for weight loss surgery, face a lot of stigma and bias for going through this route. Questions are raised about their

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Mumbai Children are our hope for the future. One of the disturbing trends in the epidemic of obesity is that more children and adolescents are afflicted with the scourge of obesity than ever before. The reasons for this are many. Hereditary causes, increased junk food intake, increasing