Gastric bypass surgery is a common type of bariatric surgery offered to patients with advanced obesity whose previous attempts of losing weight have not brought satisfactory results. It’s a relatively straightforward procedure with life-changing effects. During the operation, a small part of the patient’s stomach is separated from the organ to create a small pouch,…
Weight loss is often seen as a path not only to a healthier lifestyle but also to achieving that perfect body that people dream of. Unfortunately, losing a lot of weight in a short period of time can result in aesthetic issues of its own, leaving patients with excess sagging skin on their bodies. While…
If you’re struggling with eyesight and are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, refractive surgery might be a viable solution for you. The implantable contact lenses EvoVisian ICL are implanted between your natural lens and the iris. They are soft and flexible, and can be removed at any time. You can think of it…
Single anastomosis duodeno-ileostomy with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) and single anastomosis stomach-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SASI-S) are two bariatric procedures. SADI-S and SASI-S are two of the latest procedures available. SASI-S can be considered an improved version of SADI-S given its lower risk of malnutrition. While SADI-S and SADI-S bypass involve a few similar steps…
Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SASI-S) can be considered a safer modified version of the Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal bypass with Sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S). The procedure combines the benefits of a sleeve gastrectomy (commonly known as gastric sleeve) and mini-gastric bypass while reducing the risk of nutritional problems in the long run. Medical advancements…
An adjustable gastric band, also known as lap band, is a bariatric procedure that reduces the stomach’s capacity to hold food. Patients will therefore feel full sooner and limit the amount of food intake. Today, adjustable gastric band is considered an outdated procedure and many doctors and facilities have stopped offering this treatment, including our…
As a multidisciplinary hospital, at KCM Clinic we offer a wide range of procedures, including advanced minimally invasive surgery for obesity and metabolic surgery, aesthetic plastic surgery, orthopaedics and spine surgery. When it comes to weight-loss surgery, we have helped hundreds of patients take back control over their health. And while the idea of travelling…
Obesity is a complex disease involving abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. An individual is considered overweight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25, and obese if it’s over 30. According to the WHO, in 2016, almost 2 billion people were overweight globally. This figure underlines how the issue…
If you’re on a quest for a safe and innovative solution to shed excess weight, the gastric balloon could be the answer you’ve been seeking. This sophisticated medical innovation, meticulously crafted from durable silicone rubber, is strategically designed to reside within your stomach, playing a pivotal role in reducing its capacity and fostering a sense…
Single Anastomosis Duodeno-ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy, or SADI-S, is a bariatric procedure to help you lose weight if you’re affected by severe obesity. Obesity is a disorder that has been affecting an increasing number of people worldwide. Among the obesity-related diseases are type II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea syndrome, as well as…
