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1. How much does Gastric Bypass Surgery cost?
Minimum amount to be paid in for Gastric Bypass Surgery Chennai starts from Rs. 90,000
Average charges for Gastric Bypass Surgery in Chennai is approximately Rs. 2,30,000
Maximum cost for Gastric Bypass Surgery in Chennai rises up to Rs. 4,00,000
Expenses for Gastric Bypass Surgery in Chennai changes due to the following factors:
- The medical condition of the patient
- Surgeon fee
- Admission fee
- Age of the patient
- Type of Hospital
- The admission room that you opted for
- Post-surgical complications that are involved
- Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc
- Type of surgery planned to be performed
2. Is Gastric Bypass Surgery permanent?
Gastric bypass surgery is considered as a permanent surgery as it attaches the small intestine to the divided portions of the stomach.
3. Is Gastric Bypass Surgery reversible?
Gastric bypass surgery involves resizing the stomach and hence can't be reversible.
4. Is Gastric Bypass Surgery painful?
Gastric Bypass Surgery does not cause any pain during surgery due to affects of general anesthesia. However, after the surgery, there may be mild to moderate pain.
5. What is the recovery care for gastric bypass surgery?
- Follow the diet as given by the dietician.
- Make several appointments with the doctor to check the status of the surgery performed.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Do not eat fatty food items.
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. R.Kannan | 91% | 18 | 27 | 500 |
Dr. Deepak Subramanian | 96% | 75 | 21 | 1000 |
Dr. S P Shivakumar | 100% | 4 | 26 | 1000 |
Dr. Ayyappan S | 100% | 18 | 33 | 1000 |
Dr. Joeimon J L | 73% | 12 | 15 | 300 |
Dr. A.Sivakumar | 98% | 106 | 30 | 400 |
What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
A type of surgical treatment for individuals who are suffering from obesity is Gastric Bypass Surgery. It helps to lose weight by cutting the stomach into two pouches. The small intestine will be connected to these pouches and makes the patients feel full after eating less food.
What are the steps involved in the Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric Bypass Surgery involves the following steps:
What is the care taken for patients after the surgery?
Doctors from which specialty can perform this Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric Bypass Surgery can be performed by:
What is the price of Gastric Bypass Surgery in Chennai?
Expenses for Gastric Bypass Surgery in Chennai changes due to the following factors:
Minimum amount to be paid in Chennai starts from Rs.90,000
Average charges in Chennai is approximately Rs.2,30,000
Maximum cost in Chennai rises up to Rs.4,00,000
What are the risks and complications that are connected with Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric Bypass Surgery has the following risks and complications:
What can be the recovery time of Gastric Bypass Surgery taken by the patient?
The patient may take about 2-4 weeks to recover from Gastric Bypass Surgery.
Does Gastric Bypass Surgery hurt the patient?
Gastric Bypass Surgery does not cause any pain during the process as the patient will be sedated using general anesthesia.
Is it a permanent surgery?
Gastric Bypass Surgery is considered as a permanent surgery as it attaches the small intestine to the divided portions of the stomach.
Can it be reversible?
Gastric Bypass Surgery involves resizing the stomach and hence can't be reversible.