HRPB bariatric clinic offers hope to patients battling obesity
The hospital's bariatric surgery services have been instrumental in transforming the lives of patients battling obesity.
24 May 2025 02:00pm
Introduced at HRPB in April last year, the SADI-S procedure has shown promising results, combining the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to deliver sustained weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, with minimal side effects.
HOSPITAL Raja Permaisuri Bainun's (HRPB) bariatric clinic offers a lifeline to individuals struggling with obesity, providing them with a path toward better health and improved quality of life.
HRPB Consultant in General, Bariatric, and Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Dr S Kumaresan, said the hospital's bariatric surgery services have been instrumental in transforming the lives of patients battling obesity.
"One of the hospital's standout offerings is the Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S), an innovative weight-loss procedure that combines elements of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
"Recognised as the gold standard for weight loss treatment, bariatric surgery is not only helping patients shed excess weight but also improving their overall health and life expectancy", he said in a statement.
Introduced at HRPB in April last year, the SADI-S procedure has shown promising results, combining the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to deliver sustained weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, with minimal side effects.
"The procedure, however, is only recommended for individuals meeting strict criteria, such as those with a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 45 or conditions like diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea.
"Patients must also commit to a high-protein diet and lifelong dietary monitoring and supplements. This is not just about weight loss, it's about transforming lives," Dr Kumaresan added.
Meanwhile, he stressed that obesity should be recognised as a chronic disease, not something that can be resolved by diet and exercise alone.
He pointed out that misconceptions and stigma surrounding bariatric surgery remain major barriers to treatment.
"Many still view the procedure as an 'easy way out', which undermines its role as a medically supervised intervention,' he said.
"This stigma remains one of our biggest challenges,' he added. - BERNAMA
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