Gastric sleeve in India

Hospitals for Gastric sleeve in India

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Fortis Hospital JCINABH

Mohali, India

Specialities: heart, cancer, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics
Hospital: 250 beds, 300 doctors
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Manipal Hospital

Goa, India

Specialities: Cardiac, dental, oncology, gynecology, plastic and cosmetic surgery, bariatric surgery
Hospital: Beds – 235, 150 doctors
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According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, gastric sleeve accounts for more than 40% of all bariatric surgeries performed.

Also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) or Sleeve surgery, gastric sleeve has become the most popular option for obesity surgery seekers.

It is advised in people with BMI > 40, or those with BMI>35 along with obesity related co-morbidities.

If you are looking for sleeve gastrectomy in India, here’s what you need to know:

Gastric Sleeve - Overview

The surgery involves removal of about 85 percent of the stomach, leaving behind a banana-shaped tube that holds only a small quantity of food, which causes the patient to feel fuller quickly.

By creating this smaller stomach pouch of stomach, sleeve gastrectomy restricts the amount of food consumed by the patient at one time. The less consumption of food results in lesser storage of calories, and consequently the body starts burning fat for energy.

Cost of Sleeve Gastrectomy in India

Sleeve gastrectomy in India costs $7,500. This includes Initial consultation and appointment, doctors’ fees, operation room charge, medication, post-operative hospital stay and meals, all investigations related to the surgery

Surgery Duration

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia; it takes about 1.5- 2 hours

Recovery

Days in hospital – 2-3 days

Advised stay in India after gastric sleeve – 2 weeks

Back to work – 4-6 weeks

Risks & Complications

According to the ASMBS, the 30-day mortality rate of gastric sleeve is almost negligible at 0.08 percent.

But as with any other surgery, there is a possibility of some complications, which include:

Infection at the site of incision
Delayed healing
Leakage at the site of stomach staples (resulting in an infection called peritonitis)
Blood clot
Gall stones
Anemia, osteoporosis, or other forms of nutritional deficiencies
Gastroparesis – delayed movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine
Vomiting and nausea
Esophageal spasms

If you have generally good health and lifestyle, and are willing to adhere to the doctor’s instructions post gastric sleeve, the chances of success with gastric sleeve are excellent.

Health benefits of Gastric Sleeve

Various clinical trials have shown gastric sleeve can help resolve obesity related health conditions by the following measures:

High blood pressure — 50% resolved
Type 2 Diabetes — 45-58% controlled
Obstructive sleep apnea — 60% resolved
High cholesterol — 77% resolved

Plan a few weeks for your gastric sleeve in India; do not rush to return before the doctor is completely satisfied with your recovery.

Listed on the right are hospitals that offer gastric sleeve in India.

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Gastric sleeve in India

Hospitals for Gastric sleeve in India

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