Sleeve Gastrectomy

A Life Health Group aims to protect your health with sleeve gastrectomy, one of the newest and most effective surgical methods in the treatment of obesity. Sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure performed by surgically removing approximately 75-80% of the stomach. This operation reconstructs the stomach into a tube (sleeve) shape, allowing patients to eat less and thereby promoting weight loss.

Sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive surgery performed to achieve obesity and weight control. The surgery reduces the stomach volume, leading to less food intake and a faster feeling of fullness. At the same time, it affects the stomach’s hunger hormones (ghrelin), thereby reducing appetite.

For individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher.

• Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin resistance and metabolic issues associated with obesity.
• Hypertension: High blood pressure can be negatively affected by this condition.
• Sleep Apnea: Excess weight can reduce sleep quality and lead to sleep apnea.

Sleeve gastrectomy may be preferred for individuals who cannot achieve sufficient weight loss through diet, exercise, or medication.

• Consultation: During the initial meeting with the specialist surgeon, the patient’s medical history and condition are thoroughly evaluated.
• Tests and Assessments: Blood tests, imaging tests (e.g., CT scan), and nutritional assessments may be performed.
• Nutritional Education: Information about healthy eating habits is provided before the surgery.

• Anesthesia: Sleeve gastrectomy is usually performed under general anesthesia.

• Surgical Procedure:
  • It can be performed using a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) method or open surgery.
  • A large portion of the stomach is removed, and the remaining part is reconstructed into a narrow tube.

The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours, and patients can generally be discharged on the same day.

• After surgery, a transition to a liquid diet is made.
• Gradually, patients move to pureed foods and then to regular solid foods.

Increasing physical activities in the early postoperative period is important to support heart health.

Monitoring the recovery process through regular doctor visits is necessary to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Some potential risks of sleeve gastrectomy surgery include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Anesthesia-related complications
• Stomach acid reflux into the esophagus
• Nutritional deficiencies (especially vitamin and mineral deficiencies)

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