DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery, Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s practice, posted this video on its YouTube channel on July 9, 2025.
From the video’s description on YouTube
When considering major surgery, it’s fair to ask: “Is this safe?”
The truth is, bariatric surgeries are some of the safest surgeries performed today. The risk of serious complications is actually lower than many common surgeries, getting your gallbladder removed.
Now compare that to the risks of obesity—like heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and joint problems… it’s actually statistically more risky to stay at a higher weight than to undergo surgery.
What makes bariatric surgery so safe?
Surgeons do these procedures all the time. It’s not an experimental weight loss technique, it’s well-studied and has been around for more than half a century.Minimally invasive techniques. With the use of a laparoscope or a robot, we use tiny incisions. For you, that means faster recovery, less pain, and lower risk of infection.
Extra training. Fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons devote extra time to learning these procedures and how to manage any complications that can occur.
For most bariatric patients, the benefits far outweigh the risks.
More videos from the practice are on Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s profile.
