Bariatric and metabolic surgery at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Kottayam, Kerala treats obesity that has not responded to medical management, dietary change and lifestyle modification, and includes metabolic surgery for Type 2 diabetes. Procedures are performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques where clinically appropriate.
The choice of procedure is decided after individual assessment covering BMI, associated medical conditions and treatment goals, with sleeve gastrectomy, Roux en Y gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass all available. Revisional bariatric surgery is performed where an earlier procedure needs to be corrected or converted. Care runs through the Obesity and Metabolic Clinic, which integrates medical therapy, lifestyle intervention and surgery.
The Department of Gastro Sciences provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic conditions, with advanced endoscopy, colonoscopy and hepatology services
Laparoscopic removal of a large part of the stomach to reduce its capacity and change appetite regulation.
Laparoscopic procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine, reducing intake and absorption.
A simplified bypass procedure performed laparoscopically, selected according to individual assessment.
Surgery to correct or convert a previous bariatric procedure.
Surgery aimed at improving control of Type 2 diabetes in patients with obesity related metabolic disease.
Structured management of obesity and metabolic disorders, integrating medical therapy, lifestyle intervention and bariatric surgery.
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The department manages the full spectrum of gastrointestinal, hepatic, pancreatic and biliary conditions. This includes acid reflux disease, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome, liver diseases, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal cancers and all conditions requiring diagnostic or therapeutic endoscopy.
Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small, vitamin sized capsule containing a tiny camera. As it passes through the digestive tract, it captures thousands of images of the small bowel, an area that is difficult to reach with conventional endoscopy. It is used to evaluate conditions such as obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, Crohn’s disease and small bowel tumours.
Most endoscopic procedures are performed under conscious sedation or short general anaesthesia, so patients typically experience minimal discomfort. The gastroenterology team at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai ensures patient comfort and safety with ICU level monitoring during and after the procedure.
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