Other Bariatric Procedures
1. Sleeve Gastrectomy
2. Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Is a new procedure that induces weight loss by restricting food intake. With
this procedure, the surgeon removes approximately 85 percent of the stomach laparoscopically
so that the stomach takes the shape of a tube or "sleeve." It is larger
than the stomach pouch created during Roux-en-Y bypass—and is about the
size of a banana.
Procedure:
This procedure generates weight loss soley through gastric restriction
(reduced stomach volume). The stomach is restricted by dividing it
vertically and removing more than 85% of it. This part of the procedure
is not reversible. The stomach that remains is shaped like a banana
and measures from 2-5 ounces (60-150cc) depending on the surgeon
performing the procedure. The nerves to the stomach and the outlet
valve (pylorus) remain intact with the idea of preserving the functions
of the stomach while reducing the volume. By comparison, in a Roux-en-Y
gastric bypass, the stomach is divided, not removed, and the pylorus
is excluded. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass stomach can be reconnected
(reversed) if necessary. Note that there is no intestinal bypass
with this procedure, only stomach reduction.
Expected Weight Loss:
Most patients can expect to lose 30 to 50% of their excess body weight
over a 6 - 12 month period with the sleeve gastrectomy alone.
Complications:
Like any surgical operation, sleeve gastrectomy has possible complications, such as leakage, dilation of the sleeve (which allows for more food intake) and other usual complications associated with bariatric surgery.
In our Center we perform a variety of revisional procedures converting Gastric Banding to Sleeve Gastrectomy or to Gastric Bypass, adding Gastric Band to Gastric Bypass procedure and many more.
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