A Sleeve Gastrectomy is a weight-loss surgical procedure which serves to take the stomach and reduce it to 25% of the original size. The surgery takes a large portion of the stomach out by following the major curve of it. Then the surgeon will take the opened edges and attaches them. This is normally done through stapling them so that they form a tube or banana shape. Once performed this surgery is not able to be undone. This surgery is also referred to as vertical sleeve Gastrectomy.
Many people that struggle with their weight opt to have this weight loss surgery after they have been unsuccessful in losing the weight through diet and exercise. They may also have risks should a gastric bypass be performed and this serves as another reason for the patient to have a sleeve Gastrectomy surgery.
This type of surgery often times is performed in two separate steps:
(1) The first is the sleeve surgery.
(2) If weight loss is not performed after this step, then a bypass is performed as the second step to this type of surgery. This however, is only an option for those who are extremely obese.
There are many benefits that are associated with having sleeve Gastrectomy performed. This surgery also serves to restrict the intake of food that the patient has. This serves to help avoid vitamin deficiencies in the patients. This gastric surgery also makes a reduction in the hormones by giving the patient an advantage when it comes to making a reduction in caloric intakes.
To give you a little history on this surgery, the first was conducted in March of 1998. A mere three years later the surgery was being used more and more to help those who were a high risk for any other type of weight loss surgeries. There was also an increase when it came to having a good ratio for weight loss numbers.
When it comes to patients who are overly obese, they are not always able to have laparoscopic bariatric surgery conducted because of the depth in their adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is body fat or deposits of fat that can be found in the body. Advancements were made in 2003 that made it possible to give a laparoscopic surgery approach to the sleeve.
Surgeons have set out to resolve two issues when it comes to the gastric sleeve. The first of their concerns is in regards to the pouch volume. They consensus is that the smaller of the pouch means that the weight loss is more durable but there are problems that are associated with a smaller pouch. There are also some concerns when it comes to the proper care for the staple line that is formed when the surgery is completed.
Many things are involved when it comes to sleeve Gastrectomy by both the patient and the surgeon that will be performing the procedure. Both patient and surgeon should sit down before the surgery is to be performed in order to discuss any concerns and problems that could occur. It is important that the patient is well educated in how to care for themselves not only after surgery, but they should have an idea of what goes on during the surgery as well. Some seminars also serve to help give the patient and education so they know what to expect as well as if this procedure is a good idea for them.
As you can see, sleeve Gastrectomy offers many benefits to those who struggle with being extremely overweight. It also is imperative to have education on the surgery when seriously considering it as a form of weight loss.