Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Procedure Type Restrictive

Description of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Approximately 2/3 of the stomach is stapled off. This results in a stomach, which is roughly the size and shape of a banana or Sleeve. Since this operation does not involve any “rerouting” or reconnecting of the intestines, it is a simpler operation than the gastric bypass.

Advantages of the Sleeve Gastrectomy

• It does not require disconnecting or reconnecting the intestines and food absorption is normal.
• It is a technically simpler operation than the gastric bypass.
• It is known to reduce hunger because hunger stimulating hormone producing part of stomach is removed.
• Unlike gastric bypass & gastric band, patients feels full with liquids as well

Results after Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery done

• Patients have achieved excess weight loss of 60-90% at the end of two years.
• 90-98% resolution of Diabetes, Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Sleep apnoea, knee joint pain and much quality of life.
• Provides satiety with small amount of food.
• No malabsorption.