Looking for the best bariatric surgeon in Bhopal? Dr. Rajesh Kanungo at R.K. Hospital is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the region, with advanced training from IRCAD, Strasbourg, France — one of the world's premier centres for minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Kanungo's bariatric surgery credentials: • MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FMAS, FIAGES • Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery training from Belgium • Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery (DLS) from IRCAD, Strasbourg, France • FALS (Fellowship in Robotic Surgery) • 34 years of surgical experience
Weight loss surgeries performed at R.K. Hospital: • Sleeve Gastrectomy — the most common bariatric procedure, removes about 80% of the stomach • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass — reroutes the digestive system for maximum weight loss • Mini Gastric Bypass — a simpler version of gastric bypass with excellent results
Bariatric surgery is not just about weight loss. It can lead to remission or significant improvement of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea, joint pain, and other obesity-related conditions. Most patients lose 60-80% of excess weight within 12-18 months.
You may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if your BMI is above 40, or above 35 with obesity-related health problems like diabetes or hypertension.