Bariatric Surgery

The surgical procedure which is used to reduce the weight, by the limitation of food intake which causes malabsorption of nutrients. Most of the weight loss procedures today are done using minimal invasive techniques.

Types of bariatric surgery:

·          Roux-en-Y.

·          Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. 

·          Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB)

·          Sleeve gastrectomy. 

Why is it required?

The surgery is done to help the patient to reduce the excess weight and also reduce the life-threatening health problems which includes

·         Heart disease.

·         High blood pressure.

·         Diabetes Type 2.

·         Stroke.

Risks

Risks associated with the surgical procedure can include:

·   Bleeding excessively.

·   Infection

·   Blood clots

·   Lung or breathing issues

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