Global Hospital Chennai specializes in Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery using advanced robotic technology. The procedure typically costs around $6,800–$10,300. Dr. Sandeep Attawar, Director of Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Organ Transplant Program, brings _doctor_1225_years_ of surgical expertise with membership in The Minimally Invasive Robotic Association. The hospital is part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, handling 2 million patients annually.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed 10,000+ heart surgeries. He serves as the Director of the Lung Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City. Dr. Attawar specializes in complex heart and lung transplants for both adults and children. He maintains an 85–90% success rate for thoracic organ transplant procedures.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
The Gastric Sleeve Surgery reduces stomach size, controlling food intake for weight loss. It's less invasive with quicker recovery periods.
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