Gastroplasty Cost in India

The cost of Gastroplasty in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Gastroplasty reduces the size of the stomach without removing it. Today it most often means endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), done through the mouth with a flexible camera. The cost depends on:

• Type: endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty or older surgical gastroplasty.
• Suturing device
• Anaesthesia
• Follow-up programme

NICE explains ESG uses an endoscope and stitching device to fold the stomach. Nothing is cut or removed, so it is potentially reversible, and most people go home the same day. NICE says it can be used for adults with obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or above, or 27.5 or above for some ethnic groups including South Asian.

Vertical banded gastroplasty was an earlier stomach-stapling operation. ASMBS notes it is now performed much less often, because of weight regain and severe heartburn, and because gastric bypass gave better weight loss in trials. Confirm which procedure a quote refers to.

ASMBS reports an average total body weight loss of 13.6% at 12 months in the MERIT trial, less than after surgical sleeve gastrectomy. ASMBS also warns that ESG stitches and anchors can make later surgery more complex. It should be part of a full weight management programme.