ritish Woman Travels to Hyderabad for Surgery at KIMS Hospitals

Surgery performed by Dr. Kesava Reddy Mannur, Clinical Director – Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, KIMS Gachibowli

Hyderabad, August 22, 2025: A British woman, working as a black taxi driver in London, travelled all the way to Hyderabad to undergo bariatric surgery by an Indian surgeon. She weighed 102 kg before surgery and would  probably reduce her weight to 70 kg following the procedure. The details were shared at a press conference held at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli by Dr. Kesava Reddy Mannur, Clinical Director – Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Mannur explained: “In 2023, I performed bariatric surgery Gastric Bypass in London on Jane Fox the )husband of  Alexandria Fox, a 59-year-old British national. Jane lost 64 kg, experienced complete relief from back, hip and knee joint pains, and complete resolution of diabetes and Blood pressure (hypertension). Seeing these results, Alexandria who weighed 102 kg and suffered from hypertension, kidney failure and thyroid issues, decided to travel to Hyderabad  along with Jane and undergo surgery with me.”

The procedure performed was a Sleeve Gastrectomy, in which two-thirds of the stomach is removed, reducing its size significantly; it will reduce insulin resistance and will improve her Blood pressure and renal failure. “She had a very positive mindset, recovered within 24 hours, and was discharged the very next day. She is able to go around the hotel within a couple of days. She is now preparing to return to England in another three days. Alexandria is extremely happy with the results so far and the speed of her recovery,” Dr. Mannur added.

Alexandria works as a licensed London Black Taxi Driver London, a highly respected and difficult profession in the UK that requires three years of training and deep knowledge of all the city’s streets. Given the physical demands of the job, she wanted to ensure her health did not hold her back, which motivated her to come to India for the surgery.

Dr. Mannur further highlighted: “Sleeve Gastrectomy is a safe, minimally invasive procedure with long-term benefits. It not only reduces weight but also helps control diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnoea, improving overall quality of life and increase the life span by at least a decade. Unlike medication-based treatments, this surgery ensures long-lasting results when done with the right approach.”

About Dr. Kesava Reddy Mannur:

Dr. Kesava Reddy Mannur is a highly acclaimed surgeon with over 45 years of experience in London and 28 years in Bariatric surgery. He performed the first-ever laparoscopic surgery in London in 1990 and later pioneered bariatric surgery there in 1998, establishing one of the biggest bariatric centres in London. Known for handling complex cases that others refuse, Dr. Mannurhas treated patients from the USA, Australia, the Gulf, India, Europe and other regions. After more than 4 decades abroad, he returned to Hyderabad out of his deep connection to his motherland. He joined KIMS Hospitals as Clinical Director of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Department and wants to make it one of the biggest centres in the country.