Bariatric Surgery

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Metabolic/bariatric surgery is the one of the most effective, long-lasting treatments for severe obesity resulting in significant weight loss and the improvement, prevention, or resolution of many related diseases. Some of these diseases may include: Heart disease and stroke, High blood pressure, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), Sleep apnea or Type 2 diabetes. While Bariatric surgical procedures are considered major procedures often the risks of continued obesity out ways the risks of surgery. Bariatric Surgery describes a range of surgical interventions that lead to weight loss by making changes to the digestive system. Some procedures may limit the amount you are able to eat while other surgeries reduce your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and some surgeries offer both effects. Our unit at Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital is pleased to be accredited by Proventi International Accreditation in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This accreditation is supported by the South Africa Society of Endoscopic Surgeons and our accreditation was driven with the vision to make this surgery more widely available to patients who qualify for this. The unit at Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital in partnership with Dr Constantinos Sofianos (General Surgeon), who was proctored and successfully completed all required courses to obtain his certification in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery are pleased to receive this accreditation and extend the range of services offered to our patients. The most common types of bariatric surgery include: Intragastric Balloon, Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy.