Bariatric Surgery

Recently evolved methods for the treatment of obesity. Bariatric surgery also called weight loss surgery refers to a series of surgical procedures that involves modification of the gastrointestinal tract to reduce nutrient intake/absorption. Fitting adjustable clips between the oesophageal end and the stomach, creating a separate pouch and bypass avoiding the stomach etc. are some of the procedures involved. (Please watch the video)

In some persons surgery causes certain side effects like Gastric dumping syndrome characterised bloatedness and diarrhoea after eating, necessitating small meals and medication. In some leaks are observed at the surgical site. However such cases are very rare.