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Bariatric surgery or surgical treatment of obesity

Bariatric surgery or surgical treatment of obesity

Bariatric surgery entails making changes to the digestive tract to promote weight loss. Weight loss surgery might be the solution if diets and physical activity have not been effective for weight loss or if you have serious health problems due to excess body weight.

Various techniques are used in the surgical treatment of obesity. Some procedures reduce stomach volume and the amount of food it can consume, while others reduce the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. In addition to reducing excess body weight, bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of developing weight-related health problems, such as:

  • Heart disease and stroke
  • Hypertension
  • Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, caused by obesity and physical inactivity
  • Sleep apnoea
  • Type 2 diabetes

A bariatric surgeon can help you find the most suitable option. A referral is not needed to consult a bariatric surgeon.

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Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery or obesity surgery, involves making changes to the digestive system to promote weight loss. Bariatric surgery may be considered when diets and exercise have not been effective for weight loss or when severe health problems have resulted from obesity.

Different procedures are used in the surgical treatment of obesity, some of which reduce the amount of food a patient can eat, some decrease the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, and some surgeries do both.

Why are bariatric surgeries performed?

Weight loss surgery can help individuals lose excess weight and reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening health problems associated with obesity, such as:

  • Heart disease and stroke
  • High blood pressure
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) caused by obesity and lack of physical activity
  • Sleep apnea
  • Type 2 diabetes

Bariatric surgeries are generally performed after attempting weight loss through changes in diet and exercise. Confido has a variety of specialists who can help you in all areas of your weight loss journey.

Confido offers sleeve gastrectomy which involves removing a large portion of the stomach; mini gastric bypass, which creates a new smaller tube-shaped stomach directly connected to the small intestine; and laparoscopic gastric bypass, which reduces the size of the stomach, creating a small pouch.

Your bariatric surgeon will discuss the options and specificities of each surgical treatment with you and determine the most suitable approach for you.

Locations

Confido Medical Centre
Veerenni 51, Tallinn

Price

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Bariatric surgery consultation
110 €

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Bariatric surgery consultation