Obesity is a global pandemic, and approximately 5% of India's population is affected by obesity. It is predicted that between the period 2010 to 2040, the obesity in the Indian population, with age between 20-69 years, will increase three-fold.
Bariatric surgery is recommended in patients who are unable to lose weight with conventional methods including diet restrictions, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
With a mission to improve the quality of life of obese patients, the Manipal Hospital, Delhi has a dedicated bariatric surgery department.
Why Manipal?
Manipal hospital is the best bariatric surgery hospital in Delhi, accredited with Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI), having best bariatric surgeons in Delhi providing weight loss surgery, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric band.
We are equipped with advanced surgical procedures, experienced and trained multidisciplinary weight loss surgeons at Delhi. We are world-class post-surgical care and one of the most sought-after centres for bariatric surgery. The majority of the weight loss surgery treatment at Manipal Hospital Delhi is performed through Minimally Invasive Surgery. Manipal hospital, Delhi is equipped with highly sophisticated infrastructures for Robotic Surgeries, Single-incision surgeries, and endoscopic surgeries. Facilities available at our hospital include:
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Obesity treatment with patient-focused diagnosis and management
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Post-surgical rehabilitation and psychological support
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Minimally invasive surgery to reduce healing time.
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Equipment and operation theatre tables specifically designed for the comfort of obese patients
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Availability of all types of bariatric surgery
Services Provided
Following are the different types of Laparoscopic and Robotic Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeries and Non-Surgical Endoscopic Treatments performed at Manipal Hospital, Delhi.
Robotic Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeries
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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: In this procedure, the surgeon places the adjustable silicone ring around the stomach. This procedure is reversible, and the intestine is not affected by this procedure.
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: This procedure involves the removal of a significant portion of the stomach. After this procedure, the size of the stomach is reduced to only 15%, and the stomach looks like a tube or sleeve. The open ends of the stomach are attached through sutures or surgical staples.
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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: During this procedure, a small pouch of the stomach is formed through a stapler. This pouch is then connected directly with the small intestine, thereby bypassing the remaining part of the stomach.
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Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass: This procedure is also known as a one-anastomosis gastric bypass (SAGB). This procedure involves the formation of a long gastric tube, which is connected to small bowel, through the single anastomosis.
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Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch: This procedure is done in two steps. In the first step, sleeve gastrectomy is performed resulting in the removal of approximately 80% of the stomach. In the next step, a significant portion of the intestine is bypassed by connecting the stomach with the end of the intestine.
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Revision Bariatric Surgery: This surgery is done to correct or repair the problems that have been associated with the previous bariatric surgery.
Non-Surgical Endoscopic Treatments
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Endoscopic Balloon: A temporary placement of a balloon in the stomach in the patient and reducing the volume of the stomach.
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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: The size of the stomach is reduced with the help of an endoscopic suturing device.
Results Expected
Obese patient achieves significant weight loss through bariatric surgery. The extent of weight loss depends upon the type of surgery performed and the requirement for individual patients. As compared to non-invasive procedures, surgical procedures of weight loss have provided better results. The majority of bariatric surgery patients maintain a healthy weight for the long term more than 50% excess weight loss occurs after 10 years and more.
Does Bariatric Surgery Have an Insurance Cover?
Recently, in 2019, bariatric surgery has been included under insurance cover by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. However, there are various riders associated with this inclusion. The guidelines issued by the IRDAI states that the bariatric surgery would not be covered if the surgery is not recommended by the doctor or if the surgery is not done as per the protocols.
Lifestyle Changes After Surgery
Patients should incorporate the following lifestyle changes after Bariatric Surgery:
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Exercises such as jogging, swimming, climbing stairs and walking
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Eating smaller portions of food and less frequent snacking
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Eating healthy home-cooked food
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Drinking enough water
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