For people whose weight is affecting their health in ways diet and exercise alone haven't resolved, bariatric surgery can be a genuinely life-changing option. Dr. Pavan Addala, Surgical Gastroenterologist at Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad, offers laparoscopic and endoscopic bariatric and metabolic procedures, and holds a certificate course in endobariatrics from Mohak's Bariatric Centre, Indore.
Generally considered for people with a significantly elevated BMI, or a somewhat lower BMI alongside conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea, after other approaches haven't achieved lasting results. It's not a first-line treatment or a shortcut; it's typically considered after a thorough evaluation of overall health and other options.
Options range from restrictive procedures (reducing stomach capacity) to those that also affect how the body absorbs nutrients, along with endoscopic (non-surgical) approaches for appropriate candidates. Dr. Addala offers laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, and endoscopic approaches to weight-loss surgery, with the right option depending on individual health, weight, and goals.
Bariatric surgery evaluation is thorough by design, typically involving assessment of overall health, nutritional status, and psychological readiness, along with a detailed discussion of realistic expectations for weight loss and lifestyle change. This isn't a formality; it genuinely shapes which procedure, if any, is appropriate for a given patient.
Recovery varies by procedure, with laparoscopic approaches generally involving a hospital stay of a few days and a gradual return to normal activity over several weeks. Life after bariatric surgery involves real, lasting dietary changes and typically ongoing follow-up with the surgical team and, often, a nutritionist, to support both physical recovery and the behavioural changes that make the results durable.
Dr. Addala is also the founder of ORB Centre, a dedicated bariatric and weight-loss surgery practice. For patients specifically focused on a weight-loss surgery journey, ORB Centre may be worth exploring as well.
That depends on your BMI, overall health, and any related conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, evaluated together rather than by weight alone. A consultation is the right way to find out.
Like any major surgery, bariatric surgery carries risks, which is why a thorough pre-surgical evaluation and an experienced surgical team matter. Individual risk depends on your specific health profile and is discussed in detail before any procedure.
Laparoscopic procedures involve small incisions and specialized instruments to access the abdomen, while endoscopic approaches work entirely through the mouth with no external incision at all.
Results vary considerably by procedure type and individual factors, including how closely post-surgical dietary and lifestyle guidance is followed. This is best discussed in detail during consultation rather than generalised.
Yes. Lasting dietary changes are a core part of bariatric surgery's success, not a temporary adjustment, and ongoing support from the surgical team and often a nutritionist is typically part of aftercare.
Book a consultation with Dr. Addala's team at Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad to discuss your health history and options.
If weight is affecting your health and other approaches haven't worked, it's worth a proper conversation about your options.
