At Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi, our Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery department is dedicated to transforming lives through comprehensive bariatric care. We understand that addressing the metabolic effects of pathological weight gain is as crucial as weight loss itself, particularly in cases of insulin resistance-related conditions. Our expert team specializes in surgeries for diabetics diagnosed within 5 years of their condition. Our team of highly experienced surgeons collaborates with experts in anesthesia, intensive care, nursing, allied health, and other professionals in our state-of-the-art operating theater.

List of Services

  • Primary Bariatric Surgery:
    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
    • Laparoscopic One Anastomosis (Mini) Gastric Bypass
    • Laparoscopic Transit Bipartition
    • Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch
    • Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
  • Revisional Bariatric Complex Surgery (For weight regain or complicated primary operations):
    • Laparoscopic Conversion of Sleeve to Gastric Bypass (Roux -en- Y or One anastomosis (mini) Gastric Bypass)
    • Laparoscopic Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic conversion of Gastric bypass to other corrective operations
    • Laparoscopic Gastric Band Removal with added on procedures
  • Endoscopic Obesity Management
    • Gastric Balloons:
    • Endoscopic Intra-gastric Placement, Removal, Adjustment
    • Capsule balloons with radiological guidance

Conditions Treated

  • Obesity and related metabolic conditions

Technology/Equipment

  • • State-of-the-art surgical facilities

Key Differentiators

  • Highly experienced surgical team specialized in bariatric and metabolic surgery.
  • Collaboration with experts in anesthesia, intensive care, nursing, and allied health.
  • State-of-the-art operating theater for complex and advanced procedures.
  • Comprehensive approach addressing both weight loss and metabolic effects.
  • Specialized care for diabetics diagnosed within 5 years of their condition.

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