DOSTI — Diabetes & Obesity Surgical Treatment Initiative

Bariatric & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Karachi

More than weight loss surgery. We provide comprehensive surgical treatment for obesity, diabetes, reflux disease, hernias, gallbladder conditions, and advanced laparoscopic procedures—all under the care of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

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Led by Dr. Ghulam Murtaza

Bariatric & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon

Karachi, Pakistan

Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, bariatric surgeon and founder of Weight Loss Dosti

Dr Ghulam Murtaza

FCPS (Surgery), MRCS (England), MSc (Cl. Research), FACS (USA)

Founder of DOSTI

Dr. GM is a one of the best bariatric surgeons in Karachi with more than 400 successful bariatric surgeries with less than 1% complications of bariatric surgery. Having demonstrated his expertise in practicing & teaching laparoscopic general surgery over ten years, he is determined to alleviate obesity from society by fighting at several fronts i.e. from bariatric surgery to mass campaigns.

Dr. Ghulam Murtaza speaking at a bariatric surgery conference

Our

Specialties

Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic & Open Hernia Repair

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Laparoscopic Surgery

Welcome to DOSTI- where care & support goes beyond weight loss surgery

Timeline

10 - 11 AM

Patient is Admitted

3 - 6 PM

Surgery

Evening

Ambulation and sips of water

10 - 11 AM (Next Day)

Patient Discharged

Return to Work in one Week

Weight Loss transformation, an overnight deal!
Bariatric Surgery pathway & timeline
Dr. Ghulam Murtaza performing bariatric surgery in the operating room

Our Expert doctors

Get to know our experienced doctors.

Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, consultant bariatric surgeon at Weight Loss Dosti

Dr. Ghulam Murtaza

Lead Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Fariha Ashraf, bariatric surgery specialist at Weight Loss Dosti

Dr. Fariha Ashraf

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Kanwal Nisa, bariatric surgery specialist at Weight Loss Dosti

Dr. Kanwal Nisa

General Surgeon

Dr. Talal, bariatric surgery specialist at Weight Loss Dosti

Dr. Talal

Bariatric Anesthetist

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FAQs

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01. What is bariatric (weight loss) surgery?

A group of weight-loss procedures that help individuals with obesity lose weight by altering the digestive system. It works by limiting how much you can eat or how nutrients are absorbed, leading to significant and sustained weight loss.

No. Bariatric surgery is weight loss surgery having profound effect on other comorbids like diabetes, hyptertension, PCOS and sleep apnea. Whereas tummy tuck / liposuction are cosmetic procedures for people with normal or near normal body weight, without any effect on obesity or weight related comorbids.

If BMI is more than 27.5 (or the weight is 20 Kgs above ideal weight) surgery is considered. A detailed consultation is necessary to know the status of comorbids, guidelines, patient’s past history and family history etc.

Through Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery. Stomach size is decreased to the size of large banana, through five button holes on the belly, with the help of imported stapling devices and instruments.

No absolute answer. Bypass is prohibited in smokers, areas/families with history of stomach cancer; whereas sleeve is prohibited in patients with significant acid reflux. In patients with sweet craving, diabetes mellitus, acid reflux; bypass is preferred. Otherwise, in all other conditions both achieve similar results in short term. Bypass is reversible and offers slightly more weight loss over long run as opposed to sleeve.

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