Bariatric / weight loss surgery

The department of Bariatric & Metabolic surgery of Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital is one of the well-equipped departments present in Northern India manned by experienced surgeons and medical staff. Endocrinologists, cardiologists, dietitians, physical medicine experts, bariatric nurses, and bariatric surgeons are among the professionals associated with the division who provide multi-disciplinary healthcare. Under the supervision of this highly competent team of specialists, the patient is given quality healthcare.

Obesity is a syndrome in which a person has an abnormally large quantity of fat mass. Obesity can lead to various significant diseases and ailments, some of which might be life-threatening. A variety of causes can contribute to the condition, such as a hereditary illness, ecological factors, dietary choices, and a sedentary lifestyle.

Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss procedure that affects the gut and gastrointestinal system's structure and hormones. These modifications lower appetite, eating problems, and improve fullness, resulting in a more normal meal intake and fat burning. Obesity surgery is usually recommended only after lifestyle improvements such as dietary adjustments and exercise have failed.

Who gains from this sort of surgery?

• Patients who are morbidly obese (BMI > 37.5)
• Obese patients (BMI 27.5-37.5) with co-morbidities such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis (OA) GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), asthma, depression, etc.