Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. Recent research suggests that Bariatric Procedures can be of significant help in management of Type 2 Diabetes also. The Bariatrics Department at Saifee Hospital is a participant in International Research Project on this topic.

Surgical process of tackling obesity
The surgical process of tackling obesity includes three different types of techniques that are applicable to individuals depending on the severity of their condition. Each surgical technique has various nuances and effects that result in significant amount of weight loss. We've listed the various bariatric surgical procedures below to help you better understand the procedure and how we can help.

1. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
2. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
3. Mini Gastric Bypass (M.G.B)
4. Sleeve DJB

Minimal Invasive Surgery (MIS) or Key Hole Surgery uses smallest possible incisions to perform not only common procedures like appendectomy or gall bladder removal but also most advanced procedures needed for Cancer treatment. Saifee boasts internationally trained team of surgeons who specialize in these procedures. Advantages of MIS include:

• Faster post operative recovery and quicker return back to normal daily activities
• Shorter hospital stay

Saifee Hospital has state of art infrastructure for performing Minimal Invasive Surgery and is in process of building another most advanced MIS Operation Theatre scheduled opened in December 2013.

Sections
1.	Minimally Invasive General Surgery	Dr. Taher Mithi
2.	Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery	Dr. Aliasgar Behrainwala
3.	Minimally Invasive Uro Surgery	Dr. Anup Ramani

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