What is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric Surgery is a procedure for weight loss by making the required surgical changes in the digestive system.

Bariatric Surgery involves reducing the stomach size, which allows eating and drinking less by giving a feeling of fullness.

Cost of Bariatric Surgery in India 

The cost for International patients is between USD 5000 to USD 6000. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient. The cost of Bariatric Surgery for Weight loss in India can be low or high according to the patient's condition 

Duration of stay in India for Bariatric Surgery 

The patient has to stay in the hospital for 2 days and outside the hospital for 5 days. 

Best Package for Bariatric Surgery in India 

Diagnostic tests (include a complete blood panel, chest X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiogram, cardiology evaluation, GI evaluation, etc.)

Surgery cost as per hospital room opted.

Medical consumables cost (e.g., laparoscopic tower, surgical scissors, needles, disposable staplers, etc.)

Type of surgery (open surgery is slightly less expensive than laparoscopic surgery)

Factors affecting the cost of Bariatric surgery for Weight loss

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

• Any underlying medical condition (such as diabetes and hypertension) 
• Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
• Post-surgical complications (include acid reflux, enduring nausea and vomiting, infection, loss of ability to consume certain types of food, inability to lose weight, and stomach obstruction)
• Cost of blood products (if required)
• Age of the patient
• An extended stay at the hospital
• Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident