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Dr. Nidhi Khandelwal

Dr. Nidhi Khandelwal

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Mumbai, India

16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Nidhi Khandelwal

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Nidhi Khandelwal are as follows::

  • Colon Cancer
  • Morbid Obesity
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis

Many different health issues are introduced in patients who are overweight and are eligible for weight loss or bariatric surgery. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. It is not just the reversal of weight which is accomplished by the doctor but preventing the adding of new weight.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Nidhi Khandelwal

It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric 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

Their are several co-morbidities which if you are suffering from strengthen your case for a Bariatric surgery. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:

  • 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 Nidhi Khandelwal

10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. 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 Nidhi Khandelwal

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Nidhi Khandelwal are as follows:

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Their are also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::

• 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

  • MS
  • MBBS

Work Experiences

  • Clinical Assistant - KD Ambani Hospital
  • Clinical Assistant - Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
  • Clinical assistant - hinduja hospital
  • General surgeon - bombay hospital

Certifications (2)

  • FIAGES
  • FALS (Bariatrics)

Memberships (5)

  • Maharashtra Medical Council
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons
  • Association of Surgeon of India
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India

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Procedures Performed

Abdominoperineal Resection
Adhesion Lysis
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Nidhi Khandelwal is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Nidhi Khandelwal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 13 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgeon help patients to lose weight and to keep the weight off i.e., they assist patients who are obese with weight loss and weight management. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

It is the prerogative of the surgeon to choose the kind of procedure to help lose weight, by reducing intake of food, reducing how much nutrients the body is absorbing or the one which uses both techniques together. They also help the patients with post operative consultations recommending lifestyle and dietary changes as well as by prescribing medicines and tests.

When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:

  • Blood work
  • Folate, thiamine
  • Homocysteine, C-Reactive protein, lipoprotein a – to assess cardiac risk factors
  • CBC
  • Lipid panel
  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • B12
  • EKG
  • CXR
  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests
  • Fe Panel
  • Cardiac echo – hx of phen-fen or long-standing sleep apnea or cardiac risk screen
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Stress test

These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. It is tests such as Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation that are useful in presenting a truthful picture of how well the heart and the respiratory system is functioning.

When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.

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