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SADI-S
Bariatric surgery is a group of surgical procedures used to manage obesity and related conditions. Long-term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size, reduction of nutrient absorption, or a combination of these.
Quick Facts
- Price range
- Varies by clinic
- Recovery
- Varies
- Sessions
- Varies
- Category
- weight loss
- Anaesthesia
- Varies
- Min. stay abroad
- Varies
- Price Range (International)
- Varies by clinic
- Average Recovery
- Varies
- Typical Sessions
- Varies
- Category
- weight loss
Overview
Bariatric surgery is a group of surgical procedures used to manage obesity and related conditions. Long-term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size, reduction of nutrient absorption, or a combination of these. Standard of care procedures include Roux en-Y bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, from which weight loss is largely achieved by altering gut hormone levels responsible for hunger and satiety, leading to a new hormonal weight set point.
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Key Considerations
Common Risks
Credentials a clinic should hold
Specialty-board certifications and facility-level accreditations relevant to this procedure. Verify on the issuer's public register before booking — most issuers publish a searchable directory.
IFSO Centre of Excellence
Issuer International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Facility + surgical-team accreditation for bariatric surgery; requires minimum case volumes, multidisciplinary follow-up, and outcomes reporting.
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Recovery Timeline
Average recovery for SADI-S is 0 days. Individual recovery varies — always follow your surgeon’s specific guidance.
- 01Day 0–1
Immediate
First 24–48 hours post-procedure. Monitoring, anaesthesia recovery, initial pain management. Most clinics expect you to remain on-site or nearby.
- 02Day 2–2
Early recovery
Wound care, swelling or bruising peaks, restricted activity. Typical window for follow-up visits and drain removal if applicable. Travel is usually not advised.
- 03Day 3–3
Intermediate recovery
Gradual return to non-strenuous daily activity. Many international patients fly home during this window. Surgeon may require medical clearance for long-haul travel.
- 04Day 4–0
Full recovery
Return to full activity, exercise, and work. Final results may still be settling. Final follow-up with local doctor recommended.
Questions to Ask Your Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SADI-S?
SADI-S stands for single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve, a bariatric (weight-loss) operation. It combines a sleeve gastrectomy, which reduces the size of the stomach, with a single intestinal bypass that reroutes part of the small intestine. It is intended to support weight loss and improve obesity-related health conditions.
How does SADI-S work?
It works in two ways: the sleeve reduces the stomach's capacity, and the intestinal bypass reduces the length of intestine that absorbs nutrients, which also affects gut hormones involved in hunger and fullness. It is a modification of the duodenal switch that uses a single intestinal connection rather than two. It is generally regarded as a more complex bariatric procedure.
Who is a typical candidate?
Bariatric surgery is generally considered for people with obesity that has not responded to non-surgical measures, and eligibility is assessed against established medical criteria. Candidates usually undergo evaluation by a multidisciplinary team before surgery. A surgeon determines whether SADI-S is appropriate for the individual.
What does recovery generally involve?
SADI-S is performed under general anaesthesia, commonly using keyhole (laparoscopic) techniques, and involves a hospital stay followed by a staged return to normal activity. Patients follow a structured diet that progresses from liquids to solid foods as they heal. Ongoing medical follow-up is an important part of recovery.
What are the main risks?
As a major operation, recognised risks include bleeding, infection, blood clots, and leakage at surgical connections, along with the general risks of anaesthesia. Because it reduces nutrient absorption, it also carries a longer-term risk of nutritional and vitamin deficiencies. Lifelong nutritional monitoring and supplementation are generally required.
Are the results permanent, and what does it cost?
SADI-S produces lasting anatomical changes, but long-term results depend on sustained changes to diet and lifestyle and on ongoing medical follow-up. Weight regain is possible if recommended habits are not maintained. Cost varies by clinic and country; see the destinations listed for this procedure.
Conditions treated
Clinical conditions for which sadi-s is a treatment-ladder option.
Related Procedures
Other weight loss procedures in our registry