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Dr. Sukhvinder Singh Saggu

MS, FACS, FICS, FIAGES (Robotic & Bariatric Surgeon)

About Me.

Dr. Sukhvinder Singh Saggu

MS, FACS, FICS, FIAGES (Robotic & Bariatric Surgeon)
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Fellow: American college of surgeons, Chicago, USA

Fellow: International college of surgeons, Chicago, USA

Fellow: A Z Sint Jan Hospital, Bruges, Belgium

Director: Department of Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery CK Birla Hospital, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi.

Author: For various Research articles

Expert Panelist: on various mass media channels across India on health and Obesity related issues.

With more than 21 years of extensive experience in performing complex surgeries, Dr. Sukhvinder Singh Saggu is a pioneer in VAAFT, MIPH, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and mini-gastric bypass. He specializes in Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, Bariatric surgery, and GI Surgery. His pioneering work on obesity is well-recognized and he is of the firm belief that obesity is best treated through dietary changes and medical management. Meet Dr. Saggu for Weight Loss Surgery in Delhi.

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​Dr. Saggu currently heads the Department of Surgical, Bariatric, and Minimal Access Surgery at CK Birla Hospital in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. Prior to this, he had shared his expertise with several Super specialty and Tertiary care hospitals including Fortis, MCD, and Primus hospitals. He also graces the panels of several hospitals in Kenya, Nigeria, DRC, and Afghanistan. Over the last six years, he has conducted workshops, live surgeries, and OPDs in several African and Asian countries.

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An avid speaker, Dr. Saggu has shared the stage at various national and international forums where he has shared his experience on laparoscopy and best practices.

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Dr Saggu has also several research articles to his credit and is a regular face on media channels where he is invited to share his expert opinion on obesity and related issues. He is also a life member of various institutes of repute including the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), International College of Surgeons(ICS), International Academy of Medical Sciences(IMSA), International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery(IFSO), Obesity and Metabolic Surgeons Society of India(OSSI) and Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

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Education

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University Name

American college of surgeons, Chicago, USA

International college of surgeons, Chicago, USA

Faculty Experience

  • 2000 New Delhi, Annual conference, Association of Surgeons of India

  • 2001 Amritsar, Annual conference, Northern Chapter-Association of Surgeons of India

  • 2002 Kolkata, Annual conference, Association of Surgeons of India

  • 2004 New Delhi, Annual conference, Delhi State Chapter, Association of Surgeons of India.

  • 2004 New Delhi, Laparoscopic Week

  • 2005 Jaipur, Annual conference, Association of Surgeons of India

  • 2006 Kolkata, National Conference of AMASI (Amasicon)

  • 2007 New Delhi, Conference and Live Workshop IAGES

  • 2007 new Delhi, National conference of Hernia Society of India

  • 2008 Jaipur, Conference and Live Workshop IAGES

  • 2008 New Delhi, International conference of WALS

  • 2008 New Delhi, CME by ASI foundation on Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Fortis Healthcare

  • 2008 New Delhi, Annual conference, Delhi State Chapter, Association of Surgeons of India.

  • 2009 New Delhi, CME(Complication of open and laparoscopic surgery) by ASI foundation on Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery,AIIMS

  • 2009 Mumbai, AOCO-2009 International conference of all India association of advanced research in obesity.

  • 2009 Hyderabad,OSSI-2009 International conference of Obesity and Metabolic surgery society of India.

Membership

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

  • International College of Surgeons(ICS)

  • International Academy of Medical Sciences(IMSA)

  • International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery(IFSO)

  • Obesity and Metabolic Surgeons society of India(OSSI)

  • World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)

  • Association of Gastro Endosurgeons (IAGES)

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

  • Hernia Society of India (HSI)

  • Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

  • Association of colon and rectal surgeons of India(ACRSI)

Clinical Focus and Expertise

  • Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

  • Minimal Access GI Surgery

  • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck ) and other cosmatic surgeries

  • Laparoscopic Hernia repair

  • Stappler Haemarhhoidectomy(painless and stitchless piles surgery)

  • VAAFT(video assisted anal fistula treatment)

Guest Speaker at various national and International

  • Laparoscopic management of adrenal tumor; SLS Annual meeting and Endo expo2008. Chicago, Illinois, USA

  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy Gold Standard; IAGES 2008, Jaipur

  • Laparoscopic management of adrenal tumor; WALS 2008, New Delhi

  • Complications in Bariatric Surgery; AOCO-2009, Mumbai

  • Management of Choledocholithiasis in Post RYGB patient; OSSI-2009, Hyderabad, India

  • Rare complication after Laparoscopic sleeve Gastrectomy; IFSO- 2014, Montreal, Canada

Academic Credentials

  • ​2013: Fellow American College of Surgeons(FACS), Chicago, USA

  • 2009: Fellow(Gastric surgery) Inernational College of Surgeons(FICS), Chicago, USA

  • 2009: Member International Academy of Medical Sciences(MIMSA)

  • 2008-2009: Training Laparoscopic Bariatric and GI Surgery(Dr Mahendra Narwaria, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Surgery, Ahmedabad)

  • 2008: Fellowship Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery(Dr P K Chowbey, Sir Ganga Ram hospital, New Delhi)

  • 2007: Fellowship Minimal Access Surgery(FIAGES) (Dr A K Kriplani, Inderprasth Apollo Hospital, New Delhi)

  • 2006: AMASI- Skill Course in Minimal Access Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi

  • 2004-2007: Senior Resident,General and Minimal Access Surgery,MCD Hospital, New Delhi

  • 2004: Master of Surgery (MS), Govt. Medical College, Amritsar,Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, INDIA

  • 1999: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, INDIA

Certificate

Why do i need Bariatric surgery ? Complication due to Obesity | Dr Saggu Best Bariatric surgeon
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Diet and Lifestyle Changes for GERD (In Hindi) by Dr. Sukhvinder Saggu | CK Birla Hospital
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How to Treat Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by Dr. Sukhvinder Saggu | CK Birla Hospital
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How to avoid weight regain | Bariatric surgery | Best bariatric surgeon Delhi India | Dr saggu
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What is Bariatric Surgery? | Types of Bariatric Surgery | Best Bariatric Surgeon Delhi | Dr. Saggu
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Complications of Delayed Anal Fissure Treatment | Dr Sukhvinder Singh Saggu | Ck Birla Hospital
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Treatments of Fistula by leading laser Anorectal surgeon - Sukhvinder Singh Saggu
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Patient Experience after Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery | Dr Sukhvinder Singh Saggu | CK Birla Hospital
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Success Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction And Information Of Obesity

Obesity is a disease that affects 34 percent of adults age 20 and over in India.. Currently, almost 1 in 5 men and over 1 in 6 women are overweight. In some urban areas, the rates are as high as 40%. India is now in the grip of an obesity epidemic and the trend needs to be immediately arrested by taxing junk food, restricting food ads and making food labelling clearer, according to a study. New study released by the Registrar General of India indicates that obesity-related diseases have joined malnutrition as leading causes of death. If maintained, even weight losses as small as 10 percent of body weight can improve your health. Knowing the various reasons that people become obese can help you understand your own struggle more clearly.

  • What is Obesity?
    Obesity is a metabolic disorder mainly due to over consumption or under utilisation of caloric substrate.
  • Who has declared obesity as the largest global chronic health problem?
    Excessive fat storage, Improper Diet, Environment, lack of physical activity, genetics, hypothyroidism etc.
  • What causes Obesity?
    Being overweight is reversible condition that can be treated my medical management whereas morbid obesity requires surgical intervention. The body mechanisms that control a person’s weight are set in such a manner in morbidly obese patients that they gain weight easily. These patients find it difficult to loose weight and even more difficult to sustain it.
  • How to know you are Obese?
    Eye Ball Test Ideal Weight = Height (Cms) – 100 in Male or 105 in Female, Body Mass Index (BMI > 35) = Weight (Kgs) / {Height (Mtrs)}2, Waist Circumference, Calculation of Waist to hip ratio, Normal Percentage Body Fat (Female – 18 to 22 & Male – 21 to 25).
  • Why should obesity be treated?
    Obesity is a disease like any other disease. It has become very important to recognise this disease as a cause of severe mental and physical problems which show significant improvement following weight loss. It is very important for the patients to understand Obesity as a disease with it’s complications and their inability to control them.
  • What is Bariatric Surgery?
    Bariatric surgery is a treatment option for patients with morbid obesity. Types of Bariatric Surgery: The choice of procedure should be made after a thorough discussion with your surgeon. Factors Deciding type of Obesity Surgery: BMI, Age, Comorbid Conditions, Eating Habits, Cost, Patient Preference, Surgeon Preference
  • What are the advantages of Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery?
    Advantages of laparoscopic approach include: Less post operative pain, Shorter hospital stay, Early return to work, Improved cosmesis. Their is significant improvement in other Obesity related CO-Morbidities like Depression, Reflux Disease, Diabetes, Hyper Tension, Sleep Apnoea etc.
  • Is morbid obesity surgery for you?
    You will qualify for surgery for morbid obesity if:
  • How does this surgery change your life?
    Lifestyle change depends on the kind of surgery a patient has. Some common lifestyle adjustmants required are:Care of morbidly obese requires a comprehensive set-up. The management team consist of Surgeon, Dietician, Endocrinologist, Physician, Cardiologist, Physiotherapist and Psychologist.
  • How is Obesity Treated?
    The method of treatment depends on your level of obesity, overall health condition, and motivation to lose weight. Treatment may include a combinationof diet, exercise, behaviour modification, and weight-loss surgeries. Remember, weight control is a life-long effort. Weight Loss Surgery not only helps to decrease a significant amount of excess body weight but also helps in the improvement/ resolution of the various obesity related diseases. Removal of hunger hormone (Ghrelin ) plays a very major role. This hormone is secreted from the fundus of the stomach and hence removing the fundus of the stomach helps in a gradual and prolonged weight loss and is a very important step in most of the Bariatric Procedures. Hence Bariatric surgery is the a guiding path from FAT TO FIT, if done by a well trained surgeon and just not any GI Surgeon

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Dr. Saggu currently heads the Department of Surgical, Bariatric, and Minimal Access Surgery at CK Birla Hospital in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. Meet Dr. Saggu for Weight Loss Surgery in Delhi. Book your appointment now!

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