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Procedures

Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)

Key Highlights

  • Most effective long-term treatment for obesity
  • Stomach size reduced to help control hunger
  • Performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
  • Supports sustainable weight loss and improved health

Why Choose Sleeve Gastrectomy?

  • Significant long-term weight loss
  • Can improve type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea
  • Smaller incisions with faster recovery
  • Helps improve overall quality of life
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Mini Gastric Bypass (Mini Bypass)

Key Highlights

  • Creates a smaller stomach pouch connected directly to the small intestine
  • Combines restriction and reduced calorie absorption to support weight loss
  • Performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
  • Can improve obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes

Why Choose Mini Gastric Bypass?

  • Significant and sustained long-term weight loss
  • Strong metabolic benefits, particularly for type 2 diabetes
  • Simpler intestinal reconstruction than Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
  • Small incisions and relatively fast postoperative recovery
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (Double Bypass)

Key Highlights

  • Creates a small stomach pouch connected to a lower section of the small intestine
  • Uses two intestinal connections to reroute the digestive pathway
  • Combines food restriction with reduced calorie absorption
  • Performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques

Why Choose Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?

  • Significant and sustained long-term weight loss
  • Strong improvement in type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related conditions
  • Can be particularly beneficial for patients with severe acid reflux
  • Well-established bariatric procedure with extensive long-term clinical experience
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MGB vs RnY Bypass

Two effective procedures with different surgical approaches.

Comparison
MGB
RnY
Anastomosis (connections)
One
Two
Surgical Time
60–90 minutes
90–120 minutes
Immediate Complications
1%
2%
Long-Term Complications
1%
4%
Revision
Relatively Easy
Complex

The most suitable procedure depends on the patient's medical history, anatomy, health conditions, and surgeon's assessment.

Sleeve Or MGB: (A Dilemma)

Your Hospital Journey

What to Expect During Weight Loss Surgery

From admission and pre-operative preparation to surgery, recovery, and discharge, your care follows a structured pathway designed around your safety and comfort.

01
Day One

Admission & Surgery

10:00–11:00 AM

Hospital Admission

Report to the admission desk, complete registration, and settle into your allocated room.

11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Evaluation & Pre-Operative Planning

Medical evaluation, consent, chest physiotherapy, anesthesia review, and final preparation before surgery.

3:00–6:00 PM

Weight Loss Surgery

Surgery begins according to operating-room and surgical-team availability. Most procedures are performed laparoscopically.

Evening

Recovery & Early Mobilization

Once awake and alert, you will be monitored closely, begin gentle walking, and start taking small sips of water as advised.

Average Surgery Duration Approximately 60–90 Minutes
02
Day Two

Recovery & Discharge

Morning

Medical Review

Your surgeon and care team assess pain control, mobility, hydration, urine output, and your ability to tolerate liquids.

Late Morning

Discharge Instructions

Receive medication guidance, dietary instructions, activity precautions, wound-care advice, and follow-up information.

10:00–11:00 AM

Discharge Home

Patients may be discharged when pain is controlled, they are mobile, have passed urine, and can tolerate the prescribed liquids.

After Discharge

Recovery Support

Continue recovery at home with the prescribed liquid diet, medications, gentle activity, and scheduled follow-up.

Our Goal Safe Recovery & Long-Term Success

Every patient's recovery is different. Your surgeon will provide personalized guidance based on your procedure, health, and progress.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Key Highlights

  • Gold-standard treatment for gallbladder disease
  • Removes the gallbladder through small keyhole incisions
  • Treats gallstones and recurring gallbladder attacks
  • Safe, minimally invasive procedure

Why Choose Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?

  • Less postoperative pain
  • Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay
  • Minimal scarring
  • Quick return to daily activities
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Key Highlights

  • Gold-standard treatment for acute appendicitis
  • Removes the inflamed appendix through small keyhole incisions
  • Minimally invasive procedure with reduced postoperative pain
  • Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay

Why Choose Laparoscopic Appendectomy?

  • Smaller incisions with minimal scarring
  • Lower risk of wound infection compared to open surgery
  • Faster return to normal daily activities
  • Safe, effective procedure performed using advanced laparoscopic techniques
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Laparoscopic & Open Hernia Repair

Key Highlights

  • Effective treatment for inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and ventral hernias
  • Personalized approach using laparoscopic or open repair
  • Reinforces the weakened abdominal wall
  • Designed to reduce the risk of recurrence

Why Choose Hernia Repair?

  • Relieves pain and discomfort
  • Restores strength to the abdominal wall
  • Minimally invasive option available for suitable patients
  • Faster recovery with expert surgical care
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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Key Highlights

  • Removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen
  • Tightens weakened abdominal muscles
  • Improves body contour after significant weight loss
  • Tailored treatment for each patient

Why Choose Abdominoplasty?

  • Flatter, firmer abdominal profile
  • Improved core support
  • Better fit for clothing
  • Complements successful weight-loss journeys
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Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Key Highlights

  • Minimally invasive surgical approach for various conditions
  • Small incisions with advanced surgical precision
  • Used for gallbladder, hernia, anti-reflux, and other abdominal procedures
  • Performed using modern laparoscopic equipment

Why Choose Laparoscopic Surgery?

  • Smaller scars
  • Reduced postoperative pain
  • Lower risk of complications
  • Faster recovery and return to normal life
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Timeline

10 - 11 AM

Patient is Admitted

3 - 6 PM

Surgery

Evening

Ambulation and sips of water

10 - 11 AM (Next Day)

Patient Discharged

Return to Work in one Week

MGB Vs RnY Bypass

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