Gastric Banding
Adjustable silicone band placed around the upper stomach to restrict food intake — fully reversible at any time.
What is Gastric Banding?
Gastric banding places an adjustable silicone band laparoscopically around the upper stomach, creating a small pouch that restricts food intake. The band connects to a subcutaneous port, allowing tightness to be adjusted at outpatient visits by adding or removing saline.
Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi performs laparoscopic gastric banding. The procedure preserves normal stomach anatomy and is fully reversible, an important consideration for patients who may require future abdominal surgery.
Suitable for patients who prefer a reversible, adjustable weight loss approach, or who are not candidates for more extensive bariatric surgery following multidisciplinary assessment.
How the Procedure Works
Pre-operative Evaluation
BMI, comorbidity profile, and dietary habits assessed. Nutritional counselling completed.
Laparoscopic Access
Five small incisions placed. Full visualisation of the gastro-oesophageal junction achieved.
Band Placement
Adjustable silicone band positioned around the upper stomach near the gastro-oesophageal junction under direct vision.
Port Fixation
Band tubing tunnelled subcutaneously and connected to an access port fixed to the anterior rectus sheath.
Adjustment Programme
Band progressively tightened over the first year via saline injections at outpatient clinic to achieve optimal restriction.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Fully reversible — band removed laparoscopically at any time if needed
- →Covered by most major health insurance policies
- →Adjustable band for personalised weight-loss rate control
- →No stomach cutting or intestinal rerouting — preserves normal anatomy
- →Lowest operative risk of all bariatric procedures
The gastric band is a tool — not a treatment in isolation. Success depends on commitment to dietary change alongside regular adjustments and dedicated follow-up.
— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
Gastric Banding Cost in Hyderabad
The cost of Gastric Banding in Hyderabad depends on factors such as your BMI, obesity-related health conditions, pre-operative evaluation, surgical requirements, and post-operative weight management support.
For patients requiring an adjustable and reversible bariatric procedure, the approximate cost of Gastric Banding ranges between ₹2,50,000 and ₹4,00,000.
| Procedure | Approximate Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Gastric Banding | ₹2,50,000 – ₹4,00,000 |
The final cost may vary depending on your individual health assessment, type of procedure recommended, hospital care, and follow-up requirements.
Factors That Influence Gastric Banding Cost
The overall cost may depend on:
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BMI and weight-loss goals: Your current BMI, weight-loss requirements, and obesity-related health conditions influence treatment planning and procedure suitability.
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Pre-operative assessment: Medical evaluations, blood tests, imaging, nutritional assessment, and specialist consultations required before surgery may affect the overall cost.
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Surgical requirements: The complexity of the procedure, hospital stay, anaesthesia, and additional medical requirements may influence the final estimate.
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Post-operative follow-up: Regular monitoring, dietary guidance, lifestyle modification support, and band adjustments may contribute to the overall treatment cost.
Is Gastric Banding Covered by Insurance?
Gastric Banding insurance coverage depends on your individual health insurance policy, medical indication, and insurer approval criteria. Coverage may vary based on obesity-related medical conditions, policy inclusions, documentation requirements, and pre-authorisation approval.
Our insurance support team can assist you with checking your policy coverage, required documents, cashless approval process, and insurance-related queries before the procedure.
- Checking your policy coverage
- Cashless approval process
- Required documentation
- Insurance-related queries before the procedure
Dr. Tagore Grandhi
Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
During consultation, Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Bariatric & GI Surgeon at Lux Hospitals, will evaluate your BMI, medical history, weight-loss goals, and overall health condition to determine whether Gastric Banding is suitable for you. He will explain the procedure, expected outcomes, lifestyle changes required, and provide an estimated cost based on your individual treatment plan.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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