The M.P. Shah Hospital made a medical revolution last week by launching a weight-loss surgery program targeting people with obesity and weight-related issues.
The launch took place at The M.P. Shah Hospital during a three-day workshop that included live demonstration of laparoscopic theatre surgeries. The workshop was attended by popular philanthropist Dr. Manu Chandaria and Baringo Senator Hon. Gideon Moi.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, Dr. Manu Chandaria challenged stakeholders in the medical field to put more effort in bringing more value in the health sector, noting that there was discrepancy of quality of health across the country.
The Baringo Senator lauded the move terming it an important step towards achievement of the government’s Big 4 agenda and the vision 2030.
“The Bariatric Surgery Program is a proactive move looking to the future of our country’s healthcare needs. As our economy improves, and household incomes begin to rise, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular complications will also arise,” he said.
According to Dr. Navin Raina, Head of Surgery and Gastroenterology at the hospital, bariatric surgery cuts down the size of the stomach and plugs it into the middle of the small intestine, limiting the amount of food a person can eat.
The procedure is performed through laparoscopic means, involving four to five very tiny incisions in the abdomen and pelvic cavities. As opposed to the traditional forms of surgery, the minimally invasive surgery ensures reduced pain and quicker return to normalcy without needing a large open incision. Afterward, patients have to adjust their lifestyles and stick with a diet that Dr. Raina said was sometimes difficult to change, but worth the effort.
Minimally invasive surgeries have become popular in developed countries especially with advancement in technology and high prevalence of weight-related illnesses around the globe. A recent report by World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that 640.9 million (12.8 per cent) of adults worldwide are obese, a health risk that can cause type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.
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