CASE STUDY
Sleeve Gastrectomy: Significant Weight Loss and Diabetes in Remission
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Summary
Severe obesity with type-2 diabetes treated by laparoscopic sleeve — major weight loss and diabetes remission.
- Procedure
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Organ
- Stomach
- 01
Presentation
A patient with severe obesity, type-2 diabetes on rising medication, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea, after years of failed diets.
- 02
Investigations
A full metabolic work-up confirmed candidacy for bariatric surgery and set a personalised plan.
- 03
Findings
Weight-related disease was advancing despite best medical effort — a clear indication for metabolic surgery.
- 04
Strategy
A laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was chosen for strong, durable results with a straightforward recovery, plus structured aftercare.
- 05
Procedure
The sleeve was created by laparoscopic surgery, reshaping the stomach to reduce hunger hormones and intake.
- 06
Outcome
Significant, sustained weight loss followed; type-2 diabetes went into remission with medication greatly reduced.
- 07
Follow-up
Ongoing nutrition and metabolic follow-up to keep results durable.
What this case teaches
For the right patient, bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity — and can reverse type-2 diabetes.
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WHY DWARIKA HOSPITALABOUT THE HOSPITAL
Four promises.
One standard.
What every patient can expect here — from the first call to the last follow-up.
01.
Super-specialist led
Surgery here is performed by MCh-qualified surgical gastroenterologists, not general surgeons operating outside their specialty.
02.
Keyhole by default
Laparoscopic and scarless techniques are the standard approach, reserving open surgery for cases that genuinely need it.
03.
One team, one plan
Diagnosis, surgery, nutrition and follow-up sit under one roof — you are not handed between disconnected clinics.
04.
Counselling before consent
Every patient is told what the operation can and cannot achieve, with costs stated upfront, before anything is scheduled.
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Dr. Avinash Tank
Director & Chief Surgical GastroenterologistTHE SURGICAL TEAM BEHIND THIS CASE
Experienced hands.
A familiar face.
Meet Dr. Avinash Tank, the surgeon leading Dwarika’s team. Trained at SGPGIMS — India's premier GI institute — with advanced fellowships in Japan and South Korea.
MCh · SGPGIMSFellowships in Liver, Pancreas & Bariatric SurgeryInvited faculty · ASIRAJ 2026
- 25+
- Years of surgical practice
- 10,000+
- Bariatric & GI surgeries in his career
Figures reflect Dr. Avinash Tank’s career record, as published by his practice.
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