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Discover confidence in our Obesity Management, Metabolic, and Bariatric Surgery services. We are committed to exceptional patient care, safety, and surgical expertise. Rest assured, our team adheres to rigorous standards, ensuring your weight loss journey is supported by quality and excellence.
Every weight loss journey is unique. We work with our patients to develop individualized weight loss plans that are effective, healthy and sustainable. We assess each patient individually and tailor their plan, so their weight-loss and overall wellness needs are addressed. For some, modifying lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise are sufficient to improve health. For others, bariatric surgery is the tool they need in the fight against obesity, helping them to achieve long-term weight loss.
Bariatric surgery, also called obesity or weight loss surgery, refers to surgical procedures performed on the stomach and/or intestines, which result in weight loss. There are many different types of bariatric surgery, including the non-invasive gastric balloon, which fills the stomach so you feel fuller, sooner, and gastric bypass, which limits the amount of food that the stomach can hold.
Bariatric surgery can offer long-term, life-changing results for obese patients. As well as drastic weight loss, most patients experience improvement in their overall health and quality of life. Bariatric surgery also reduces the risk of mortality from the many diseases that are related to obesity by as much as 30 - 40 percent, including diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.
Bariatric surgery is suitable for adults who are morbidly obese or obese with comorbidities. The criteria not only include weight and body mass index (BMI) but will take into consideration things such as associated health problems (such as diabetes) and dietary restrictions.
Standard eligibility criteria for weight loss surgery include:
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Patients who are obese are at an increased risk of many serious or life-threatening health conditions and diseases, including:
For most patients, bariatric surgery is successful and offers long-term, significant weight loss. Success is defined as losing up to 50 percent of your excess weight and keeping it off for up to 5 years.
Weight loss surgery can also successfully address conditions associated with obesity:
|
Condition |
Percentage of patients resolved or improved |
|---|---|
|
Type 2 diabetes |
86% |
|
Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
78.5% |
|
Obstructive sleep apnea |
85.7% |
|
Hyperlipidemia |
78.5% |
(Source: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
To achieve the best results following weight loss surgery, it is important that patients adhere to the lifestyle changes recommended to them, such as diet change, increased physical activity, and behavior therapy.
We offer three types of bariatric surgery, in line with the highest international standards. The procedures are all laparoscopic, meaning they are performed on the abdomen in a minimally invasive way (also called keyhole surgery), aided by a camera.
To support your weight loss journey, we offer a range of services including support groups for anyone thinking of having bariatric surgery. This allows patients to meet people who have been on a similar journey and ask them questions.
Our Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Centre also offers consultation and medical support to people seeking weight loss surgery at the Imperial College London Diabetes Center in Al Ain. The service offers comprehensive, cross-discipline clinical support under one roof. Post-consultation, our bariatric team in Al Ain will refer patients to Healthpoint in Abu Dhabi where world-class, experienced bariatric surgeons will perform the most appropriate procedure.
At Healthpoint, we have a team of world-class, experienced bariatric surgeons and weight management specialists. All our surgeons, consultants and members of the weight loss team are trained in specialized surgical techniques and long-term care to help our patients achieve controlled weight loss.
Our expert bariatric surgeons follow Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and international best practice guidelines, from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders and the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
Healthpoint’s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Centre is listed in the IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity) global registry 2017, and 2018.
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After struggling with weight-related health issues for years, Cecilia traveled from the UK to consult with Dr. Mohammed Al Hadad at Healthpoint and underwent a Gastric Sleeve Surgery. With assistance from our medical teams and International Patient Services team, Cecilia’s surgery was a life-changing success—improving her sleep, energy, and overall quality of life.
Bariatric surgery can help people living with obesity achieve significant and sustainable weight loss when other weight management methods have not been successful. In addition to weight loss, it may help improve obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint and back pain, cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome. Many patients also experience improvements in mobility, energy levels and overall quality of life.
Bariatric surgery is an established treatment for obesity, but like any surgical procedure, it carries potential risks and complications. Your bariatric surgeon and multidisciplinary care team will assess your overall health, explain the potential benefits and risks, and determine whether surgery is an appropriate treatment option for you.
Patients are typically asked to follow a special diet for approximately two weeks before bariatric surgery. This is designed to reduce the size of the liver and help improve the safety of the procedure. You will also undergo appropriate pre-operative assessments and meet with an anesthesiologist before surgery.
Common bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are usually performed laparoscopically under general anesthesia. Laparoscopic, or minimally invasive, surgery uses small incisions and a camera to allow the surgeon to perform the procedure without the need for a large abdominal incision. This approach can support a faster recovery following surgery.
The duration depends on the type of bariatric procedure and the individual patient. Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures typically take approximately one to two hours. Your surgeon will discuss the expected procedure time with you as part of your treatment plan.
Patients will typically remain in hospital for approximately one to two days following bariatric surgery so that their recovery can be closely monitored. Patients are generally encouraged to start walking and drinking fluids soon after surgery, according to the instructions of their medical team.
Your diet will gradually progress as you recover. At Healthpoint, patients typically begin with a fluid diet for the first week, followed by pureed foods for another week and soft foods during the third week. From approximately the fourth week, patients may begin eating regular foods in smaller portions, according to the advice of their bariatric care team.
Yes. Long-term follow-up is an important part of the bariatric surgery journey. In the months following surgery, you will have regular appointments with your medical team to monitor your health, weight loss, nutrition and overall progress. Your care team will also support you in making the lifestyle and dietary changes needed to help maintain your results.
Bariatric and metabolic surgery can significantly improve blood sugar control in some people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Some patients may be able to reduce their diabetes medications following surgery and weight loss. However, outcomes vary between individuals, and any changes to diabetes medication should only be made under medical supervision.
Both bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications can be effective treatments for obesity, but the right option depends on the individual. GLP-1 medications offer a non-surgical approach to weight management and may be suitable for some patients, while bariatric surgery can provide greater and more sustained weight loss, particularly for people living with severe obesity or obesity-related health conditions.
Bariatric surgery may also lead to significant improvements in conditions associated with obesity, including type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and other metabolic conditions. However, surgery and medication each have their own benefits, risks and long-term considerations, and they are not necessarily competing treatments and in some cases, they may be used at different stages of a patient's weight-management journey.
At Healthpoint, patients can undergo a comprehensive assessment with our obesity management and bariatric specialists to determine whether bariatric surgery, medical weight management or another approach is most appropriate for their individual needs and long-term health goals.
Patients looking for some of the best bariatric surgeons in the UAE can consider Healthpoint's experienced bariatric and metabolic surgery team in Abu Dhabi. The team includes Dr. Mohammed Al Hadad, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon and Head of Healthpoint's Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Centre; Dr. Khaled Hamdan, Consultant General, Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon; Dr. Waleed Al-Khyatt, Consultant Laparoscopic Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon; and Dr. Hudhaifa Almukhtar, Consultant Bariatric & General Surgeon.
Healthpoint's bariatric team provides multidisciplinary care across the weight-loss journey, from assessment and treatment planning through surgery and long-term follow-up.
We partner with a number of health insurers to offer healthcare coverage for our patients.
Conveniently located in Abu Dhabi Zayed Sports City, Healthpoint is easily accessible and can be reached by public transport or car.
We are committed to providing five-star service to our patients.
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