Empowering Lives Through the Art of Bariatric Surgery
India’s healthcare industry is undergoing a significant trans formation driven by increased government funding, digital innovation, and rising demand for quality, affordable care. In the Union Budget 2025, the allocation of Rs 99,858 crore is aimed at enhancing infrastructure and medical education, and fair distribution of healthcare services. The flagship programs, such as Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and the Digital Health Mis sion, are expanding coverage and digitalizing health records, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs improve primary care access. The di agnostic and treatment revolution is occurring with technological innovations in the areas of AI, GenAI, telemedicine, and robotic surgery. The advances have come with challenges in rural access, workforce shortage, and data privacy. However, India is gradual ly advancing to a patient-centered, technological ecosystem, and the future of the industry involves wellness tourism, traditional medicine, and public-private partnerships.
Bariatric surgery in 2025 remains an evolving field of surgery that is safe, efficient, and more available as a means of controlling obesity and the comorbidities associated with it. Recent advancements in the field of laparoscopy, robotic and endoscopic procedures have greatly enhanced the outcomes in terms of patient results, complications, and shortened recovery periods. Sleeve gastrectomy and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty are highly implemented procedures that are backed by adequate pre- and post-operative management. GLP-1 medications in combination with artificial intelligence and individualized treatment plans, as well as combination therapies, are transforming the sphere. With the change in perception, bariatric surgery is no longer considered as a last resort surgery, but it is an interventionist, life-changing surgery that improves general health and increases life expectancy. In this current edition, ‘SI Top 10 Prominent Bariatric Surgeons - 2025’, siliconindia has featured some of the leading Bariatric Surgeons who are transforming lives through surgical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
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