Bariatric & Metabolic (Weight-Loss) Surgery in Chennai
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For carefully selected patients with severe obesity or weight-related diabetes, bariatric and metabolic surgery offers durable weight loss and often improves diabetes. It is delivered as part of a supervised, multidisciplinary programme with long-term follow-up.
Severe (morbid) obesityType-2 diabetes with obesityObesity-related hypertensionFatty liver diseaseObstructive sleep apnoea (weight-related)
Procedures we perform
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Metabolic surgery for diabetes
Pre- and post-operative nutrition support
Bariatric care is delivered with a multidisciplinary team — dietetics, endocrinology and psychology — for eligibility assessment and long-term follow-up.
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery in Chennai
For carefully selected patients with severe obesity, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery can achieve durable weight loss and often improves or resolves type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and fatty liver. Because it also improves diabetes and other conditions, it is also called metabolic surgery.
Surgery is one part of a supervised, multidisciplinary programme — with dietetic, endocrine and psychological support — not a quick fix. Dr. Babu Elangovan assesses suitability carefully and supports patients through long-term follow-up.
Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy removes a large part of the stomach to create a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach, reducing appetite and intake.
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the bowel, affecting both intake and the gut hormones that influence weight and blood sugar. The right procedure for you depends on your health profile and is decided together.
Who Is Suitable, and What to Expect
Eligibility is based on your body-mass index and weight-related health problems, assessed individually within international guidelines. A multidisciplinary assessment ensures surgery is safe and appropriate for you.
Lasting results depend on lifelong changes in eating and lifestyle, supported by the team. Regular follow-up and nutritional supplements are an essential part of staying well after surgery.
Bariatric Surgery — watch & learn
GI & Liver Health Awareness
A general awareness video on gastrointestinal and liver health.
Eligibility is based on your body-mass index and weight-related health problems such as diabetes, assessed individually within international guidelines. A multidisciplinary assessment confirms whether surgery is safe and appropriate for you.
What is the difference between sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass?
Sleeve gastrectomy removes a large part of the stomach to make a smaller sleeve. Gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the bowel, also changing gut hormones. The right choice depends on your health profile.
Can bariatric surgery cure diabetes?
Metabolic surgery often improves or resolves type-2 diabetes, especially when done relatively early, but results vary. It is part of a long-term programme and does not replace ongoing medical care and follow-up.
Is weight-loss surgery a quick fix?
No. Surgery is a powerful tool, but lasting results depend on lifelong changes in eating and lifestyle, supported by the team. Regular follow-up and nutritional supplements are essential after surgery.
Is bariatric surgery done by keyhole technique?
Yes. Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are performed laparoscopically (keyhole), which generally means less pain and a quicker recovery than open surgery.
What support is available after surgery?
A multidisciplinary team provides dietetic, endocrine and psychological support, along with structured follow-up and nutrition advice, to help you achieve and maintain your results safely.
Where does Dr. Babu Elangovan consult in Chennai?
Dr. Babu Elangovan consults across Chennai, including Mira Health Care (Adyar), Kauvery Hospital (Alwarpet), Capstone Clinics (Nungambakkam), Kumaran Hospital (Kilpauk) and THANC Hospital (Kilpauk). See the Locations page for days and timings.
How do I book an appointment or a second opinion with Dr. Babu?
Use the Book Appointment button or message on WhatsApp. Share your reports and scans when you book so the consultation is focused. We also arrange remote second opinions for outstation patients before they travel to Chennai.
Bariatric Surgery in Chennai
Dr. Babu Elangovan offers bariatric and metabolic (weight-loss) surgery in Chennai for carefully selected patients with severe obesity and weight-related diabetes, delivered with a multidisciplinary team and long-term follow-up.
Concerned about bariatric surgery?
Request a consultation and choose your preferred hospital. Enquiries reach Dr. Babu’s team and you are directed to the most suitable consulting location.
