Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Parkside Private Hospital , London, United Kingdom
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Omar Khan provides treatment.:
Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or severe sleep apnea are conditions often interlinked with obesity and with good scientific reasoning to back it up. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.
It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric surgery.:
Co-morbidities are also present when you are suffering from obesity and these make it even more important for you to get the Bariatric surgery. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:
Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.
10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. It is always the effort of the surgeon to ensure that the patients gets the best of treatment which is enabled by the surgeons indepth experience in this field.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Omar Khan are as follows:
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. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:
• 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 weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. Do have a look at some more benefits of losing weight via Bariatric procedures.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityIt 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. It is of prime importance that not only do you lose the weight but your lifestyle and diet is an enabler so that you do not gain the weight back and this is also what the surgeon assists you with.
The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:
As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Blood and urine tests are standard tests that are testament to the physiological makeup of the body and are routinely recommended by Bariatric Surgeons. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
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. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026
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