Endoscopic and Bariatric Surgery (Procedures for Obesity)
Methods of Application:
- Endoscopic Gastric Botox
- Endoscopic Gastric Balloon (Classic and Swallowable Ellipse Balloon)
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
- Gastric Bypass Surgery (Second Stage Surgery for Obesity)
- Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes Surgery)
Obesity is a major concern for people of all ages and becoming fastly a modern age disease. There are non-surgical (Endoscopic botox and balloon applications) and surgical methods (Bariatric surgery) for the solution of obesity. The doctor recommends which application will work better for the patient.
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Diseases accompanying obesity
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Several forms of cancer
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Type 2 diabetes
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High blood pressure
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Cardiovascular disease
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Depression
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Hypertension
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Gout Sleep Apnea
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Gallbladder disease
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Osteoarthritis
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Fertility issues
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is the name given to the surgery performed to reduce the stomach in order to eliminate the obesity problem caused by excess fat accumulation in the body. It is commonly known as sleeve gastrectomy as the stomach remains in the form of a tube.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery, which is mostly applied in the second stage or in people with excessive weight, includes surgical interventions to reduce absorption from the intestines as well as reducing the stomach. In this way, more effective weight loss is achieved.
Metabolic Surgery
Metabolic surgery, on the other hand, includes surgeries performed to regulate sugar for type 2 diabetes patients.
Who can undergo obesity surgery?
Strict guidelines for obesity surgery have been set out by obesity surgical societies. This is to ensure the safety of any bariatric procedure.
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Your BMI (Body Mass Index) is above 40 kg/m2
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Your BMI is above 35 and you have a medical condition associated with obesity (comorbidity)
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You must be over 18 and under 70 years old
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Patients must also have:
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Acceptable level of operative risk
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Understanding of the procedure and the risks associated
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Absence of drug or alcohol problem
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A willingness for a life-style change and follow up consultations
Get in Touch
For further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info@bsglobe.co.uk