Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
Fortis Hospital , Mohali, India5 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Saurabh Sharma provides treatment.:
It is well known that bariatric or weight loss surgery is not a standalone condition and it brings with it various health issues. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. 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. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:
Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.
The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The issues of obesity and resultant medical issues have found the right solution with the indepth yet specialised experience of the surgeon.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Saurabh Sharma are as follows:
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. 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
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Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. 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
The 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. The surgeons' responsibility is not just to complete the procedure but to also help with the post operative dos and don'ts regards the diet and exercise, direct which tests are to be done and to prescribe the right medications.
Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:
As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. The Urinalysis and the blood function related tests are representative of the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. 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.
It is wise to consider consulting with a Bariatric Surgeon when all the medical and alternative treatment methods have not yielded you the best results. It is also wise to consider the weight and other health parameters before you decide to consider a Bariatric surgery. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.