- Robotic Bariatric Surgery is beneficial for patients suffering from extreme obesity and is also helpful in treating co morbities including diabetes and Hypertension
TIL Desk Lucknow :Apollomedics Superspeciality Hospital in Lucknow has successfully conducted region’s first robotic bariatric surgery. The groundbreaking procedure, a robotic sleeve gastrectomy, was performed on a 38-year-old patient suffering from morbid obesity. The surgery was led by Dr Ankur Saxena, Director of Robotic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery Department along with his expert team.
The patient, weighing over 100 kg and grappling with diabetes and hypertension, underwent the robotic procedure to address these health concerns. Dr. Saxena explained that robotic sleeve gastrectomy significantly aids weight loss and offers a high likelihood of reversing diabetes and controlling hypertension. “The patient has already lost 10 kg within 15 days post-surgery,” he stated. “Diabetes reversal rates stand at 90-95% while Hypertension control can reach 80-85%”
Dr. Mayank Somani, MD & CEO of Apollomedics Superspeciality Hospital Lucknow, emphasized the advantages of robotic technology: “It ensures precision, minimizes post-operative pain and shortens recovery time. Comparable to a gallbladder surgery in terms of safety, it’s unfortunate that awareness about such treatments remains low in this region.” He noted that while these surgeries are common in cities like Delhi and Hyderabad, they remain underutilized in Lucknow due to misconceptions and a lack of awareness.
Dr. Saxena highlighted the broader health benefits of the surgery beyond weight loss: “It addresses obesity-related issues such as joint pain, breathing difficulties, infertility, PCOS, and reduces the risks of certain cancers.”
Despite its benefits, bariatric surgery adoption rates remain low in this region of Uttar Pradesh, with only 10% of eligible patients opting for treatment. “This surgery is a lifeline for many battling obesity and related conditions. Through robotic technology, we aim to make the procedure safer and more accessible to the people of Lucknow and surrounding areas,” stated Dr. Somani.
Apollomedics Superspeciality Hospital continues to provide advanced treatments, encouraging patients to explore solutions like ROBOTIC SURGERIES, Bariatric Surgery to improve their quality of life of Patients through a Team of well experienced & Expert doctors in the respective fields.