Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Bariatric and metabolic surgery is a group of operations that help people reach a healthier weight, and keep it, when diet, exercise and medication alone have not been enough. It treats severe obesity by reshaping the stomach, and sometimes the intestine, so that the body takes in less and naturally returns toward a normal weight. Just as important, these operations often improve or even resolve the serious conditions tied to obesity, from type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure to sleep apnea and fatty liver, which is why the field is increasingly called metabolic surgery. Patients travel abroad for this care to reach experienced bariatric teams, modern keyhole and robotic operating facilities and structured follow up programmes. The goal is not only a number on the scale but lasting health and a better quality of life.