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Obesity is a complex disease in which having too much body fat increases a person's risk for developing other health problems. According to ObesityInAmerica.org, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Surgery may be an option if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more. It may also be an option if you have a BMI of 35 and another health problem related to your weight, such as diabetes or arthritis. Click here to calculate your BMI. In 2004, a Consensus Conference was sponsored by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). This Conference, composed of physicians and scientists of many disciplines, both surgical and non-surgical, reached several conclusions, amongst which were: • Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity. • Gastric bypass is one of four types of operations for morbid obesity. • Laparoscopic surgery is equally effective and as safe as open surgery. • Patients should undergo comprehensive pre-operative evaluation, and have multi-disciplinary support, for optimum outcome. Follow the links below to find out about risks, treatments, procedural information, news, etc. related to the field of Bariatrics or Obesity.

Weight Loss Procedures ( 3 items ) Useful Tools ( 1 items ) Gastric Bypass Surgery or Roux-en-Y Surgery ( 3 items ) Gastric bypass procedures (GBP) are any of a group of similar operations used to treat morbid obesity – the severe accumulation of excess weight as fatty tissue – and the health problems (co-morbidities) it causes. Gastric bypass surgery, which is also known as stomach stapling makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine. Obesity Risks and Treatments ( 1 items ) According to ObesityInAmerica.org, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. As BMI increases, the risk of some diseases increases. A BMI of 30 or above is considered obese in adults, which means a person is at a higher risk for certain diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, BMI is only one of many factors used to predict the risk of developing a disease. Adjustable Gastric Banding or Lap Band Surgery ( 4 items ) Approved by the FDA, Adjustable Gastric Banding is a minimally invasive surgery that involves applying prosthesis (the lap-band) around the stomach – creating a small gastric pouch – and a calibrated opening to the rest of the stomach. News & Articles ( 6 items ) Learn the latest that's happening in the field of Bariatrics or Obesity, or read articles related to this field.

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Healthbase is the trusted source for global medical choices, connecting patients to leading healthcare facilities overseas. Healthbase's state-of-the-art, easy to use, information rich web-based system helps you research and arrange your medical care including necessary travel and accommodation, all at one place. We arrange first class services for patients at major internationally accredited hospitals in Singapore, Thailand, India, Mexico, Panama, Turkey, Costa Rica, Hungary and expanding to Argentina, Brazil and Malaysia. The cost of surgical care at our ever growing network of affiliated institutions is typically a fraction of the cost of care in the U.S. with equal or superior outcomes.
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Over two hundred medical, dental and cosmetic procedures are available in various categories: Orthopedic procedures such as hip replacement, Birmingham hip resurfacing, artificial knee replacement, knee surgery, cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, face lift, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), liposuction, dental procedures such as bridges, implants, crowns, and procedures in categories such as cardiac, vascular, spinal, obesity, eye, LASIK, urology, general surgery, plastic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, weight-loss surgery, wellness and much more. The savings are up to 80% from typical USA prices.

Medical Tourism is the act of traveling abroad to receive medical, dental and cosmetic care. Medical Tourism is also called as Medical Travel, Health Tourism, Health Travel and Medical Value Travel. Significantly lower costs for best practice care is usually the primary motivation although some medical tourists go abroad for immediate availability of procedures and unavailable treatments. Patients frequently take advantage of the opportunity to vacation and tour inexpensively in the country they are visiting.
Note: All medical procedure information presented here has been obtained from publicly available medical resources and is here for reference purposes only. Healthbase does not claim to be a medical professional and does not provide any advice on any issues relating to medical treatment.

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