Redefining Weight Loss with Precision

Bariatric surgery is a kind of operation that helps you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. It works by either reducing your stomach size or regulating the number of calories you can intake and absorb. The basic principle is to limit food intake and/or reduce the absorption of food in the stomach and intestines.

Individuals who have a BMI over 40, or over 35, suffer from any obesity-related health conditions, and are not able to shed weight through diet and exercise, can typically go for bariatric surgery. It is often the most successful long-term treatment for people with class III obesity.

It's a minimally invasive weight-loss surgery. It is done using sophisticated robotic systems, such as the da Vinci surgical system. It ensures enhanced precision and control. With the robotic option, you also recover faster. At Sohana Hospital, we have a team of highly experienced bariatric surgeons who make sure that each surgery is done with highest precision and care.

Robotic surgery provides surgeons with improved vision, flexibility, and precision compared to standard laparoscopic methods. For the patient, it means small cuts, minimal pain, negligible bleeding, and quick healing.

If you choose robotic bariatric surgery, you stand to gain a lot - smaller incisions, negligible pain, little blood loss, low risk of infection, quicker recovery, and far better results.

Recovery time varies from patient to patient. But patients often get back to their normal activities within 2-5 weeks. It depends on the kind of surgery you choose and your overall health. With robotic bariatric surgery, you’re likely to recover much faster.

Bariatric surgery is mostly advised to you if obesity and obesity-related conditions that you might have acquired pose a much higher risk to your life and well-being than the surgery itself. However, surgery could hold the usual risks, such as probability of infection, bleeding, and nutrient deficiencies. But serious complications are rare, especially with robotic bariatric surgery.

In the first one or two years, you experience significant weight loss (about 70% of excess weight). In the long run, the average weight loss is often 50% of excess weight, which remains stable for about 20 years.

Yes, robotic bariatric surgery is generally safe and effective, particularly when we compare it with traditional methods. The major reason is that the robotic version is minimally invasive, while traditional open surgery involves big incisions.

As regards coverage, it depends on your insurance provider and policy. It's good to talk to your insurer about coverage details.