Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy in India

Cost of robotic sleeve gastrectomy in India

Publicly listed package prices range from $5,263 to $6,842 across 1 source (latest 2026). The final figure depends on the hospital, room category, implants and length of stay; every quote we send is in writing from the hospital.

The robot does not operate on its own. The surgeon sits at a console and moves instruments held by robotic arms, which filter hand tremor and bend like a wrist. A 3D magnified camera gives a detailed view.

The size of the sleeve, the stapling and the outcomes are similar in principle to the laparoscopic method. Studies have not consistently shown better weight loss with robotics. Its main appeal is easier handling in a thick abdominal wall and fine suturing, at a higher cost and with fewer centres offering it.

How this approach differs

The robotic approach adds a computer-assisted system between the surgeon's hands and the instruments. It gives a stable 3D view and wristed instruments, which can make stitching and work in a deep or crowded abdomen easier. Recovery is generally similar to laparoscopic surgery, while operating time and cost are often higher. Availability is limited to hospitals with a robotic system and surgeons trained on it.

• Sleeve GastrectomyStandard approach
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Who needs robotic sleeve gastrectomy

• Patients with very high BMI where a thick abdominal wall makes keyhole handling hard
• Patients with previous abdominal surgery or adhesions (scar tissue)
• Revision cases, such as converting a band to a sleeve, in selected centres
• Patients whose surgeon routinely uses a robotic bariatric programme
• People who prefer the robotic route after discussing cost and evidence

How it is done

1. General anaesthesia is given and ports are placed in the abdomen.
2. The robotic cart is docked and its arms are attached to the ports.
3. The surgeon operates from a console while an assistant works at the bedside.
4. Vessels along the stomach are sealed, and a guide tube sets the sleeve width.
5. Robotic or assistant-held staplers divide the stomach.
6. The staple line may be reinforced with stitches before the robot is undocked.

Before you travel to India

• Confirmation from the hospital that a robotic system and trained bariatric surgeon are available on your dates
• Previous operation notes if you have had abdominal or weight-loss surgery
• Standard bariatric tests: blood work, ECG, ultrasound, sleep study if advised
• Clear understanding of how robotic costs differ from laparoscopic costs

Recovery and flying home

• Hospital stay is usually a few days, similar to the laparoscopic method.
• Port wounds are small, though a few may be slightly larger to fit robotic instruments.
• The diet moves from liquids to soft food over several weeks.
• Many patients are cleared to fly after a check around the second week.
• Long-term vitamins and follow-up are the same as any sleeve.

Risks

• Staple line leak or bleeding
• Longer anaesthesia time in some cases
• Blood clots
• Reflux and vitamin deficiencies in the long term
• Rare problems linked to the robotic equipment, needing a switch to another approach

Alternatives

• Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: the standard keyhole approach
• Robotic or laparoscopic gastric bypass for severe reflux or diabetes
• Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in selected centres
• Medical weight management

Conditions treated

• Obesity

Hospitals in India for robotic sleeve gastrectomy

• Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
• AIG Hospitals, GachibowliHyderabad
• Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
• Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
• Continental HospitalsHyderabad
• Apollo Hospitals, Greams RoadChennai
• Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru

How these hospitals compare

Specialists

• Dr Pradeep ChowbeyMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
• Dr Vikas SinghalMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
• Dr Muffazal LakdawalaSir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
• Dr Ramen GoelWockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road
• Dr Raj PalaniappanApollo Hospitals, Greams Road
• Dr Shivaram H VAster RV Hospital

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Sleeve Gastrectomy Cost in Hyderabad, India (PACE Hospitals)

Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices