Dr. Sukhvinder Singh Saggu

Weight loss surgery is a life-changing step that benefits you in many ways. In addition to transforming the way you look, weight loss surgery improves your quality of life. Various technological advancements have transformed weight loss journey for patients, offering new levels of safety and precision. Robotic bariatric surgery is one of them. Image Source: Blackrock WeightCare Robotic bariatric surgery is currently at the forefront of technical advancements in this field. It is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery that allows the surgeon to perform the procedure with the help of a sophisticated robotic system. The robot doesn’t operate on its own. It is a powerful tool that translates the hand movements of the surgeon into smaller and more precise actions inside the body. What Makes Robotic Bariatric Surgery Different from Other Options? Robotic bariatric surgery for weight loss differs from conventional surgery in multiple ways. It uses state-of-the-art technology with inc...

A hernia occurs when the organ bulges through the weak spot in a supporting muscle. There may be many causes of this condition, including genetics, chronic coughing, increasing weight, pregnancy, lifting heavy objects without due care, and even smoking. All these factors increase the risk of hernia and may also multiply the chances of its recurrence after the treatment. A hernia may occur in any part of the body, the abdomen remains the most common area. Regardless of the location, it is vital to be watchful of the symptoms of this condition. While a hernia may not seem like a life-threatening condition in the beginning, ignoring it for a long time and letting it develop may lead to certain health complications. In the worst-case scenario, the condition may become fatal. What Happens When You Ignore a Hernia for Too Long? In general, hernias heal on their own. The self-healing factor of this condition is characterized by the type of hernia you may have. In some cases, the condition may...

Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a surgical procedure for people who are overweight. If you are obese and your weight gain has become fatal, you need to opt for this surgery to improve your quality of life. With bariatric surgery, the number of calories you eat and absorb is controlled by changing your digestive tract. You may need bariatric surgery in the following cases: If your body mass index is more than 40. If your body mass index falls between 35 and 40 and you have conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and breathing issues. If you have attempted other weight loss methods and they have failed to work for you. How Chronic Obesity Impacts Male Health? As the body of a man changes, it also witnesses alterations in muscle mass, injuries, and co-current health problems, making it impossible to shed the extra weight from the body without surgery. Here’s how chronic obesity can impact male health: Men who are obese tend to l...

  Obesity is one of the prevalent conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. The management of obesity requires a multi-disciplinary, integrated treatment of medical, physical, nutritional, and psychological factors. Bariatric surgery happens to be the last resort for individuals trying to lose weight, however, in vain. Bariatric surgery is designed to reduce the size of the stomach or intestine so that a person feels full faster and their body absorbs lesser nutrients. This approach helps in weight management in the long run. It has several types, from traditional to laparoscopic, each leading to a high success rate and substantial weight loss, all of which improve your quality of life in the long run. Because of the life-changing effects of bariatric surgery, a pre-evaluation of the psychological conditions of the candidate is required. It helps to achieve the desired post-operative outcomes in the long run. Pre and post-operative psychological interventions are highly re...

Everyone’s weight loss journey is different. While some like to lose weight by following a disciplined lifestyle that includes eating well and working out regularly, others do not like sweating it out at the gym. There are many benefits of hitting the gym for your health. But for some people, the idea of losing weight becomes a challenge when they think about going to the gym. Thankfully, there are different ways to lose weight without effort. You don’t have to necessarily enroll in a gym to shed the extra fat or kilos from your body. You can lose weight within a realistic timeline that doesn’t involve lifting dumbbells or jogging on the treadmill. Merely implementing a few changes in your daily routine will help you move on the better side of your health. What seemed to be a challenge at first will look like an achievement. Why Losing Weight Fast is Not the Best Idea? When we talk about losing weight without much effort or without lifting weights, many people will presume diets. Trend...

An inguinal hernia is a condition where the abdominal contents of your body protrude through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall. This condition can develop through one of the two canals in the lower abdominal area, each on one side of the groin. The passageways are known as inguinal canals. The inguinal hernia has three types – direct, indirect, and strangulated. Direct hernias occur only in men and are characterized by the weakness of abdominal muscles over time. The type is more likely to occur among adults than children as it involves the lifestyle that causes it. On the other hand, indirect inguinal hernias are the most frequent condition, and some people may even be born with it. The condition can happen in both men and women but is more common in men. Strangulated inguinal hernia is a situation where the contents may get trapped in the abdominal wall. This cuts off the blood flow to the confined tissue. You must not leave this hernia untreated, as it can be fatal. Inguinal h...