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Definition

What is a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?

PasteTextHereSleeve gastrectomy is the process of reducing the size of the stomach into a tube. The way it works is by making you feel full quickly and reducing your portions of food.

When do I need to have a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?

If your body mass index is above 40 or over 35 with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, this surgery can help you lose weight in the long term. Your surgeon will confirm your body mass index and make a detailed assessment before deciding whether or not surgery is suitable for you.

What are the benefits of a sleeve gastrectomy?

You can lose weight in the long term, but it also depends on you maintaining your lifestyle. Long-term weight loss can also help with obesity problems you have.

Precautions & warnings

What do I need to know before undergoing a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?

Measures for weight loss include eating less, improving your diet and exercising more. Some of the drugs that doctors give can also help with weight loss. There are several surgical options besides sleeve gastrectomy, such as gastric banding, digestive tract shortening and gastric bypass. You can also use a gastric balloon, but a gastric balloon can only last up to 9 months.

Process

What should I do before undergoing a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?

Talk to your doctor about any medications you are currently taking, allergies, or other health conditions before having surgery. It is important that you follow your doctor's instructions to stop eating or drinking before surgery. Before surgery, schedule an appointment with your anesthetist. It is important that you follow your doctor's instructions to stop eating or drinking before surgery. You will be given preoperative instructions, such as whether you are allowed to eat before the operation. In general, you will need to fast 6 hours before the procedure begins. You may be allowed to drink fluids, such as coffee, a few hours before the surgery.

How is the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy process?

The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia and lasts for about 1 to 3 hours. The surgeon will make several small incisions in the abdomen. Equipment such as a telescope will be inserted into the stomach for surgery. The surgeon will insert a tube through your esophagus into your stomach. The tube is used to guide the surgeon in cutting and connecting the stomach. The surgeon will remove the rest of your stomach.

What should I do after undergoing a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?

You are allowed to go home after 2 or 3 days. You can only consume fluids for a few weeks, slowly consume refined foods, then after 4 to 6 weeks you can eat solid foods. Take a break for some time before returning to work. You can return to work after 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your level of surgery and type of activity. Exercising can help you get back to your normal activities. Consult your doctor first. On average, people who have a sleeve gastrectomy can lose half of the excess body weight.

Complications

What complications can occur?

As with any procedure, there are several possible risks. Ask the surgeon to explain your risk. Possible complications with common procedures can include reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, or blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, DVT).

In the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure, there are several possible complications, such as:

damage to structures such as the intestines, bladder or blood vessels

surgical emphysema

the appearance of a hernia around the incision

bleeding in the staple-line

leakage of the staple-line or the appearance of injury to the stomach or intestines

sleeve narrowing

the emergence of acid reflux

lack of nutrition

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You can minimize the risk of complications by following the doctor's instructions before surgery, such as fasting and stopping certain medications.

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