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Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss procedure that limits the amount of food a person can eat in one sitting. The procedure is also known as vertical gastrectomy, restrictive vertical gastroplasty, or vertical sleeve gastrectomy. During surgery, the stomach is reshaped into a narrow tube. The newly created stomach is able to hold 4 ounces of food. The intestines are not bypassed in this procedure, so the risk of complications and protein or vitamin deficiency is lower than with some other weight loss surgeries. The operation is performed laparoscopically, and patients can expect to lose 70-80% of their excess weight within 18-24 months after surgery.

Advantages

Sleeve gastrectomy allows all surgical candidates to undergo surgery by minimally invasive (laparoscopic) technique. The amount of weight loss is comparable to gastric bypass surgery. There is no need for rearrangement of the intestines, which reduces the risks of protein and vitamin deficiencies. There is zero risk for dumping syndrome after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.

Possible complications:

• Leakage
• Weight Regain
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Dehydration
• Constipation
• Death
• Spleen or liver damage
• Damage to major blood vessels
• Lung problems
• Thrombosis (blood clots)