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Laparoscopic Weight Loss surgery
Weight loss surgery is also known as bariatric and metabolic surgery. These terms are used in order to reflect the impact of these operations on patients’ weight and the health of their metabolism (breakdown of food into energy). In addition to their ability to treat obesity, these operations are very effective in treating diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and high cholesterol, among many other diseases. These operations also have an ability to prevent future health problems. The benefits allow patients with obesity who choose to undergo treatment to enjoy a better quality of life and a longer lifespan.
What is Weight Loss Surgery ?
Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries — known collectively as bariatric surgery — involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Bariatric surgery is done when diet and exercise haven't worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight. Some procedures limit how much you can eat. Other procedures work by reducing the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Some procedures do both.
Why it's done ?
Ideal Weight is necessary for all organs to function with obesity impacts almost all the organ systems and leads to poor quality of life it leads to multiple problem life .
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Heart disease and stroke
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High blood pressure
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Sleep apnea
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Type 2 diabetes
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Hypothyroidism
Types of bariatric surgery
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
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Sleeve gastrectomy
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Sleeve gastrectomy
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Mix gastric bypass