Dr. Vikram .R. Lotwala

Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy was offerred  to this patient for management of her obesity ( BMI 46). Patient was from Dhulia (Maharastra) and had specifically visited Surat for treatment. She is hypertensive and has hypothyroidism. She had history of previous 4 abdominal surgeries which was a challenge to us considering the adhesions open surgery creates. Patient also had large gall stone (22mm) and wanted removal in the same sitting. Attached are the specimen of remnant stomach and the gall bladder. She was discharged on the 2nd day after surgery.

The Obesity/ Bariatric Surgery camp success was reported in various local newspapers.    This image is from Divya Bhaskar edition on  3-12-2013 dated.     Patients were offered discounted rates of  Rs 1,55,000/-  for Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy.    Patient who could not afford the usual high rates of such procedures had lot of excitement and had attended the camp in good numbers. Some patients had right away opted for surgery.