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Obesity is a disease, not merely a behavioral problem. Searching for the best bariatric surgeon in Karachi & the personalized care at affordable cost of bariatric surgery by an expert team, here you are.
Dr. GM is a one of the best bariatric surgeons in Karachi with more than 400 successful bariatric surgeries with less than 1% complications of bariatric surgery. Having demonstrated his expertise in practicing & teaching laparoscopic general surgery over ten years, he is determined to alleviate obesity from society by fighting at several fronts i.e. from bariatric surgery to mass campaigns.
A group of weight-loss procedures that help individuals with obesity lose weight by altering the digestive system. It works by limiting how much you can eat or how nutrients are absorbed, leading to significant and sustained weight loss.
No. Bariatric surgery is weight loss surgery having profound effect on other comorbids like diabetes, hyptertension, PCOS and sleep apnea. Whereas tummy tuck / liposuction are cosmetic procedures for people with normal or near normal body weight, without any effect on obesity or weight related comorbids.
If BMI is more than 27.5 (or the weight is 20 Kgs above ideal weight) surgery is considered. A detailed consultation is necessary to know the status of comorbids, guidelines, patient’s past history and family history etc.
Through Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery. Stomach size is decreased to the size of large banana, through five button holes on the belly, with the help of imported stapling devices and instruments.
No absolute answer. Bypass is prohibited in smokers, areas/families with history of stomach cancer; whereas sleeve is prohibited in patients with significant acid reflux. In patients with sweet craving, diabetes mellitus, acid reflux; bypass is preferred. Otherwise, in all other conditions both achieve similar results in short term. Bypass is reversible and offers slightly more weight loss over long run as opposed to sleeve.
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