The most performed bariatric surgery in the world. With a high popularity index. The gastric sleeve provides weight loss almost as good as the Gastric Bypass, with fewer risks.
It consists of removing 80% of the stomach, to achieve a new stomach the size of a banana. With a capacity of 100-150 ml. Which allows a restriction with effects on satiety with less food.
The surgery is performed through laparoscopy, with small incisions. High quality material (staples) is used to ensure safe surgery.It allows the patient to lose 60-70% of excess weight. Achieving the desired objectives.
The gastric sleeve works by reducing the capacity of the stomach, this makes you feel more satiated with less food. Reduce calorie intake and achieve weight loss.Also, it decreases the production of Grehelin, a hormone that causes a lot of hunger. By removing the part of the stomach that causes hunger.
Which patients benefit from Gastric Sleeve?
Patients with BMI of 30 and more without diseases
Patients with diseases such as:
– Diabetes Mellitus 2
– Arterial hypertension
-Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, arrhythmias
-Problems with cholesterol or triglycerides
– Fatty Liver, Steatohepatitis
– Obstructive Sleep Apnea OSA
– Joint disease, such as osteoarthritis
Benefits
-Increases satiety
-Decreases appetite
-Reduces stomach capacity
-Accelerates gastric emptying
