Advanced Bariatric Procedure Gives New Lease of Life to 61-Year-Old Critically Obese Patient at Fortis Ludhiana

Advanced Bariatric Procedure Gives New Lease of Life to 61-Year-Old Critically Obese Patient at Fortis Ludhiana 

Ludhiana, 28thMay 2026: Doctors at Fortis Hospital Ludhiana successfully performed a highly complex bariatric surgery on a 61-year-old man, battling severe obesity and multiple co-morbidities. The patient weighed 152 kgs and had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 54.2, placing him in the category of morbid obesity. In addition to obesity, he was suffering from Dilated Cardiomyopathy - a critical condition in which his heart function had deteriorated to just 25-30 percent. He was suffering from Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and had a previous history of Type 2 Respiratory Failure that had earlier required ICU admission. The challenging and high-risk surgery was successfully carried out under the supervision of Dr. Amit Bhambri, Senior Consultant GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Fortis Hospital Ludhiana after 45 days of meticulous multidisciplinary planning and evaluation involving several medical departments. 

The Patient had been struggling with obesity-related complications for several years, which had severely impacted his quality of life and overall well-being. Upon admission, he was diagnosed with advanced heart failure, significantly weakened heart muscle function, uncontrolled diabetes, severe sleep-related breathing disorder, and unstable respiratory function. The case posed an exceptional surgical challenge, as the patient’s severe obesity increased the risk of breathing complications, made airway management extremely difficult, and placed strain on his already compromised heart during the procedure. 

After a thorough evaluation of the patient’s cardio-pulmonary condition, the multidisciplinary medical team decided to proceed with minimally invasive bariatric surgery to significantly reduce the long-term health risks associated with severe obesity. Extensive pre-surgical planning focused on minimizing stress on the patient’s weakened heart and ensuring maximum stability throughout the procedure. Despite the exceptionally high surgical risk, the operation was completed successfully without any complications. The patient showed remarkable post-operative recovery, with early mobilization initiated within 24 hours in the ICU, paving the way for a smooth and steady recovery process 

Giving details about the case, Dr. Amit Bhambri, Senior Consultant GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery said, “This is one of the most high-risk cases of bariatric surgery as this patient not only had severe obesity but was dealing with other co-morbidities, thereby making the surgery very risky. For almost 45 days, we tried optimizing his health status prior to the surgery. Extensive care coordination involving Dr Sandeep Chopra- Director cardiology, Dr Sushil Gupta- Additional Director pulmonology, Dr Kiran Patil- Additional Director anaesthesiology, intensive care unit, diet, and surgical services was vital for successfully overcoming the challenges. Our goal was not only the weight loss but also improving his overall well-being, movement, breathing, and quality of life. The risk factors associated with future illnesses due to obesity were also decreased.” 

Mr. Sunveer Singh Bhambra, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Ludhiana added, “This case reflects the strength of advanced multidisciplinary care and clinical expertise available at Fortis Hospital Ludhiana. Managing a patient with severe obesity, critically reduced heart function, and multiple co-morbidities requires far more than surgical expertise alone. It demands seamless coordination between cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthetists, intensivists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists. Through meticulous planning, continuous monitoring, and a patient-centric approach, our team was able to successfully perform this high-risk surgery and ensure a smooth recovery. Such outcomes reinforce our commitment to delivering world-class, technology-driven healthcare for even the most complex medical conditions.”