Bariatric Surgery in Chennai | Bariatric Surgery in India
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BARIATRIC SURGERY
Endoscopic Balloon Insertion or,
Gastric balloon insertion or,
BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB
– System) is the procedure that
involves endoscopyguided insertion
of a special balloon into patient’s
stomach that is filled with saline. The
balloon is made of silicone to aid
weight loss over a 6month period.
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IDEAL CANDIDATES FORSURGERY
Overweight (BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater) or obese(BMI 30 kg/m2 or greater) personsCan be preoperative preparation in the treatment ofmorbid obesity
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PROCEDUREA gastroscope is inserted through the mouth
into the stomach of the patient. With the help
of this gastroscope, a balloon is placed into
the stomach and is then filled with 500700 ml
of fluid (saline) and a blue dye. The procedure
is performed under anesthesia and takes
about 1520 minutes.Most of the patients may
go to home within few hours after the
procedure.
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BENEFITS OF THE PROCEDURE:
Reduced the stomach capacitySlowed rate of stomach emptyingSensation of stomach fullness even after small mealsAll these will eventually result in weight loss
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CONTACT US
Dr. A VIKRAMAgada Hosptal No. 8 Dr Nair Road,T.Nagar, Chennai600017Mob: +91 9841045284email: [email protected]