Gastric Sleeve Surgery Types and Procedures

1. Gastric Sleeve Surgery Types and Procedures

2. Clinically severe obesity is one of the biggest causes of health concerns in the world today. Obesity adversely affects both women and men. However, apart from being associated with many life-threatening conditions, obesity in women has other implications like irregular menstrual cycles, PCOD and infertility. Across the world, the rate of obesity is higher in women than in men which additionally puts them at the risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced high blood pressure and other complications. Growing awareness regarding the dangers of morbid obesity has increased the demand of various bariatric surgeries. Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most popular bariatric or weight loss surgeries being performed across the world. Gastric Sleeve surgery in Mumbai has a high rate of success and is usually done laparoscopically.

3. How does sleeve gastrectomy work? • In this procedure the stomach is divided vertically using surgical staplers and out two-third portion is removed. This leaves behind a banana shaped pouch of the stomach. This sleeve of stomach can hold very less amount of food. Thus, the patient can eat very small quantities and as a result consumes lesser number of calories. They also feel full very early. • Gastric Sleeve or Sleeve Gastrectomy removes the portion of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone i.e., ghrelin. This leads to a decreased sensation of hunger. Additionally, there is an increase in other intestinal hormones like GLP 1 and PYY which have an insulinotropic effect. This helps in gaining a better control of blood sugar and people who have type II diabetes often see an immediate change in blood sugar levels post sleeve bariatric surgery. • Gastric sleeve surgery cost in mumbai depends upon the patient condition and requirement, surgery cost is mostly depends upon patient health condition.

4. Gastric Sleeve/ Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery procedure • The procedure is done under general anaesthesia. • The surgery is done laparoscopically. This can also be done by single incision. • Small incisions are made around the upper abdomen to let the surgeon gain access to the stomach. • The stomach is then stapled and cut and the extra stomach is removed. • The tools are removed and the cuts are sutured closed. • The whole surgery takes about sixty to ninety minutes. • Who can get a gastric sleeve surgery? • The common criteria for Indian patients to be an eligible candidate for this type of bariatric surgery are • BMI more than 35 with or without associated diseases. • BMI greater than 30 with morbid obesity related conditions such as diabetes type II, hypertension, sleep apnea etc. • Unsuccessful weight loss attempts through diet, exercise, and supplements. • Sound mental health.

5. Sleeve gastrectomy surgery In mumbai Advantages. • It has a shorter recovery time • Has proven effective results • Has fewer side effects and lesser nutritional deficiencies in the long term • Patients have a good quality of life • It is technically easy to perform • In the first 3 months after the surgery patients will lose weight quite fast and then in about six months about 50-60% excess weight is lost. Generally, patients lose maximum weight in the first 12-24 months after surgery. Patients will obtain a better result post gastric sleeve surgery if they adhere to good dietary guidelines, do regular exercise, and maintain healthy eating habits.

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