India Hospitals offer value for money for undergoing Gastric Bypass surgery

April 29, 2010 - PRLog -- Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight loss surgery in which the stomach is divided into two parts and intestines are arranged to these parts of the stomach. This makes the size of the stomach smaller and allows rapid entry of food to the intestine. Therefore allowing less time for absorption leading to loss of weight.
The the commonest type of gastric bypass surgery is Roux-En-y procedure and is performed either through open incision or laparoscopically. The main indications for the Gastric Bypass surgery are
a.   Body mass index >40
b.   Having life threatening or disabling condition because of obesity
The surgery is considered only if the medical treatment options have failed to reduce your obesity. In addition to above your treating doctor will consider the below facts before performing surgery
a.   You are obese for last 5 years
b.   You are not an alcoholic
c.   Do not suffer from any psychiatric diseases
d.   Aged between 18-65 years
As per American Society of Bariatric Surgery
a.   Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity
b.   Gastric bypass is one of four types of operations for morbid obesity.
c.   Laparoscopic surgery is equally effective and as safe as open surgery.
d.   Patients should undergo comprehensive pre-operative evaluation, and have multi-disciplinary support, for optimum outcome.
Post surgery the patients may return to usual lifestyle within 3 to 5 weeks and need to follow dietary regime as advised by the treating doctor.The results of surgery in terms of weight loss start early and patients are able to lose 1/3rd of their excessive weight in 1 to 4 years.
As all surgical procedures are associated with risks, gastric bypass is also associated with side effects the notable being
Nutritional deficiency
Nausea and vomiting
Ulcers
Hernia
Hiccups and bloating

The major reason for delay in the surgery for obesity is high cost of the procedure or non availability of good facilities. India offers a great option for undergoing gastric bypass. India has dedicated gastric surgery centres in its internationally reputed hospitals located in the major cities. These centres are equipped with latest state of the art technologies and are manned by highly experienced surgeons, many of whom have trained for years in western hospitals. The centres are well versed with performing laparoscopic as well as open gastric bypass surgery and are supported by centres of excellence for managing associated complaints. The results of gastric bypass in these centres has been excellent and at par or better than those in the US or UK. In addition to the quality of treatment, the cost of gastric surgery is affordable and ranges from USD 9000 to USD 10,000 as compared to around USD 50,000 in USA.
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