Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Medeor 24X7 Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
13 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English , Bengali
Dr. Rohit Kumar is a bariatric surgeon specializing in general weight loss and laparoscopic surgery with more than 13 years of experience. He completed his MD, MS, FACS, FMABS, FIASGO, FHBPS, FIAGES, and FMAS. He received his basic surgical training from the Army Hospital Research and Referral, Delhi, India. At the same time, he completed his fellowship in laparoscopy and bariatric surgery from Shri Ganga Ram Ram Hospital, Delhi. In order to shape up his skills, Dr. Rohit underwent training in advanced laparoscopy from the Athens Medical Centre, Greece. He also completed a fellowship in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery from Japan. Dr. Rohit attained another fellowship in endoscopic thyroid surgery from France and Thailand. At the same time, he also earned a fellowship from the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Rohit has a keen interest in complex colorectal, pancreatic, biliary, gastric sleeve surgery, endoscopic thyroidectomy and gastrointestinal onco-surgery. Along with his team till date he has successfully handled more than 6000 surgeries. Presently, Dr. Rohit is working with Medeor Hospital, Dubai as the Medical Director and the Head of Surgery Department. He has also framed many customized medical programs.
Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Rohit Kumar provides treatment.:
Many different health issues are introduced in patients who are overweight and are eligible for weight loss or bariatric surgery. Severe sleep apnea, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure have a direct correlation with being obese or overweight and it is all such conditions that can be resolved with a weight loss surgery. 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.:
What strengthens your candidature for a Bariatric surgery are co-morbidities which if present can complicate your health condition from just an obesity issue to something more life threatening. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:
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.
Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Rohit Kumar.:
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 fertilityThe procedures help in either reducing the food intake or by keeping a check on how much nutrients are absorbed by the body or with a combination of both. Prescribing medicines and tests as well as recommending dietary and lifestyle changes post the procedures is all the responsibility of Bariatric surgeon.
When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:
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.
Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.
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