Bariatric Surgery- Then and Now!

Bariatric Surgery is a term which many Indians fear. A common reason to fear is the consequences which many have heard of. Though most of them are nothing more than a rumour, people in India still continue to avoid bariatric surgery till the last moment.

Weight loss surgery came to the limelight in the era of 1970s and 1980s. However, with the lack of proper technology and inexperience of the surgeons, it became a risky affair for the people as the level of threat was moderate at that time. Surgeons during the 1970 phase faced a lot of problems as assistance of camera, advanced lab tests and other performance measurement tools were absent. Additionally, even people faced some minor complications after the surgery, they felt that they were soon going to need extensive medical care.

At the present day, there is hardly anything to worry about when one goes for Bariatric surgery. This is because all modern day facilities are easily available and the surgeons are widely experienced. Laparoscopic surgery has made it possible for patients to recover within a week and get back to normal life. Instead of the traditional long cut, laparoscopic surgery makes a small incision in the belly and operates with utmost accuracy. Once the surgery is over, the patient can return home in just 48 to 72 hours.

Modern day development in the realm of health has made it possible for the doctors to offer the widest range of services in minimum time.