Bariatric surgery is a set of weight-loss procedures (e.g., gastric sleeve, gastric bypass) designed for individuals with severe obesity (typically BMI >35–40) when diet and exercise fail. By reducing stomach size or altering digestion, these procedures limit food intake, improve health conditions like diabetes, and can increase life expectancy. 

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Common Types of Bariatric Procedures

• Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve): Removes about 80% of the stomach, leaving a tube-shaped sleeve.

• Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y): Creates a small pouch from the stomach and connects it directly to the small intestine, bypassing part of the digestive tract.

• Adjustable Gastric Banding: Places a band around the stomach to limit food intake, though less common now.

• Robotic Bariatric Surgery: A minimally invasive approach using robotic arms for higher precision. 

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Candidate Requirements
Generally, candidates include those with: 

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• A BMI of 40 or higher.

• A BMI of 35-39.9 with obesity-related comorbidities (e.g., type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, severe sleep apnea).

• Individuals over 100 pounds overweight. 

Benefits and Risks

• Benefits: Substantial, long-lasting weight loss, improvement or remission of diabetes, reduced cancer risk, and improved cardiovascular health.

• Risks: As with any major surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, or complications requiring permanent dietary changes. 

What to Expect

• Procedure: Performed under general anesthesia using minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) techniques, usually requiring a 1–2 day hospital stay.

• Preparation: Includes psychological evaluation, nutritional counseling, and pre-op blood tests.

• Bariatric surgery costs in Bangalore typically range from ₹2,00,000 to ₹5,50,000, with an average cost of around ₹3,00,000–₹4,00,000. The total expense depends on the type of procedure (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass), hospital reputation, and surgeon's fees. 

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• Cost Breakdown by Procedure (Approximate)

• Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD-DS): ₹3,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 

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• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: ₹2,75,000 – ₹4,00,000

• Gastric Bypass Surgery: ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000

• Mini Gastric Bypass: ₹3,00,000 – ₹4,20,000

• Adjustable Gastric Banding

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•  ₹1,25,000 – ₹3,00,000

• Key Factors Influencing Cost

• Hospital Choice: Premium hospitals (e.g., Manipal, Apollo) may charge more compared to smaller, specialized centers.

• Surgeon Fees: Highly experienced surgeons often command higher fees.

• Pre-operative Tests: Blood tests, endoscopy, and ultrasound costs range from ₹2,000–₹10,000+.

• Hospital Stay: Room type and duration of stay (usually 2-3 days) impact the bill. 

• We are so doing Bariatric surgery starting from 1 lack for patients who are not affordable (in private medical college hospitals)