Dr. Manish Baijal

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Manish Baijal are as follows::

• Complicated Acute Appendicitis
• Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
• Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
• Morbid Obesity
• Pancreatic Head Cancer
• Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder)
• Inguinal Hernia (in Groin)
• Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases

Bariatric or weight loss surgeries are procedures which do not just resolve the issues of weight loss but help you with several related conditions which are introduced as a result of the excess weight. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Manish Baijal

Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss surgery.:

1. BMI ≥ 40, or more than 45 pounds overweight
2. BMI ≥ 35, and one or more obesity-related co-morbidities
3. Inability to lose and maintain weight even with sustained weight loss efforts

The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:

• Individuals with BMI 35- 39.9 and underlying obesity-related health problem like; cardiovascular disease, type -2 diabetes, sleep disorders, stroke, hypertension and chronic acid reflux.
• Individuals with BMI 40 or higher

Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.

Operating Hours of Dr Manish Baijal

The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Manish Baijal

Dr. Manish Baijal is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

• Inguinal Hernia Repair
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Lap Gastric Banding
• Appendectomy
• Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
• Gastric Bypass
• Whipples Procedure
• Hemicolectomy

Gastric bypass has been understood to be one of the most effective surgery for weight loss as it changes the way the small intestine and stomach manage what you eat. Their are several other weight loss processes that the surgeon applies for you to lose weight like Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. Let us have a look at the risks that are present if you are getting a weight loss surgery performed.:

• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight

Qualification

• MBBS-
• DNB (Gen Surg)
• MNAMS

Past Experiences

• Registrar at Department of Minimal Access surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi from 1996-1999)
• Attending Consultant Surgeon in Department of Minimal Access Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital from 1999-2000)
• Consultant surgeon at Department of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi)
• Senior Consultant surgeon at Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Max Hospital Saket since 2009 till 2016.
• Associate Director at Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Max Hospital Saket since 2016 till present.