Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that helps to promote weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine.

The cost of gastric bypass surgery depends on various factors like the surgeon's fee, hospital facilities, type of anesthesia used, and geographic location.

Candidates for gastric bypass surgery are typically people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 to 39.9 with obesity-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.

• Laparoscopic gastric bypass: uses a laparoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube with a camera attached, to guide the surgeon in making small incisions in the abdomen and performing the surgery.

• Robot-assisted gastric bypass: uses a robotic system to help the surgeon make small, precise movements during the surgery.