Symptoms/Conditions Addressed

• Excess body weight and obesity

• Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance

• High blood pressure

• Sleep apnea and snoring

• Joint pain and mobility limitations

• Risk of cardiovascular disease

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

   • Blood tests, imaging, cardiopulmonary evaluation

   • Nutritional and psychological assessment

2. Surgical Procedure

   • Performed under general anesthesia

   • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is most common; open surgery in select cases

   • Approximately 70–80% of the stomach is removed, creating a narrow sleeve

   • Surgery duration: 1–2 hours

3. Post-operative Care

   • Hospital stay: 2–3 days

   • Pain management, wound care, and early mobilization

   • Gradual transition from liquid to soft and then solid diet

   • Long-term follow-up for nutrition, weight loss, and lifestyle guidance

Benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

• Significant and sustained weight loss

• Reduces hunger hormones and appetite

• Improves or resolves obesity-related comorbidities

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic approach reduces recovery time and scarring

• Improves mobility, sleep, and overall quality of life

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost in India

Table 1: Average Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Hospital facilities and city – Advanced bariatric centers in metro cities may charge more

2. Patient health and comorbidities – Complex cases may require ICU care

3. Pre- and post-operative assessments – Labs, imaging, nutrition counseling

4. Follow-up care – Long-term nutritional supplementation and lifestyle guidance

5. Surgical technique – Laparoscopic vs open sleeve gastrectomy

Who Should Consider Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

• Individuals with morbid obesity or BMI ≥35 with comorbidities

• Patients who have failed diet, exercise, or medical weight-loss interventions

• Those seeking improvement in obesity-related health conditions

• Candidates referred by bariatric surgeons, endocrinologists, or nutritionists

• Suitable for adults, with pediatric sleeve gastrectomy in select cases