IPOH, May 16 -- At Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) in Ipoh, bariatric surgery is transforming lives, providing a lifeline to individuals battling obesity.

Recognised as the gold standard for weight loss treatment, bariatric surgery is not only helping patients shed excess weight but also improving their overall health and life expectancy.

One of the hospital's standout offerings is the Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S), an innovative weight-loss procedure that combines elements of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

Practiced at HRPB since April last year, SADI-S has already demonstrated remarkable success.

"SADI-S combines the best aspects of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, off...