Fortis Mohali doctors perform successful robot-aided bariatric surgery on 210 kg patient
Doctors at Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Fortis Hospital Mohali, have given a new lease on life to a 21-year-old man who weighed 210 kg and suffered from co-morbidities, including borderline diabetes (pre-diabetes) and sleep apnea, by performing a successful robot-aided bariatric surgery.
The patient had been experiencing difficulty performing daily routines due to his weight and visited Fortis Mohali seeking treatment. Initial medical investigations revealed a body weight of 210 kg and a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 74 kg/m2, indicating severe obesity.
Under the clinical guidance of Dr Vitish Singla, Consultant, Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, the surgical team performed a robot-aided sleeve gastrectomy, reducing the stomach pouch size by 80 per cent. The surgery lasted 1.5 hours.
Post-operatively, the patient’s blood glucose levels stabilised within 24 hours, and his obstructive sleep apnea showed notable improvement. He had a smooth recovery, walking within 6 hours and being discharged on the second day. The patient is expected to lose around 100 kg over the next 12-18 months.
The anaesthesia was smoothly conducted, and the patient did not require ventilator support or ICU stay.
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