Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG)
The duration of the operation
The sleeve gastrectomy usually takes between 30-45 minutes, and the discharge is the day after the operation.
How to perform the operation
Three small holes are made in the abdominal wall, not exceeding 0.5 cm, through which a surgical endoscope is inserted and about 75-80% of the stomach size is cut using the latest electronic staples.
The shape of the stomach after the operation
The new stomach takes the form of a small tube with a volume of about 150-200 ml only, which gives the patient a quick feeling of satiety in very small quantities.
Who can perform the operation
Sleeve gastrectomy is suitable for those who have a body mass index of more than 35 or have diseases or complications resulting from obesity and a body mass index of more than 33 (diabetes mellitus - high blood pressure - sleep apnea).
The sleeve gastrectomy is one of the effective operations, and the rate of weight loss reaches 80% of the excess weight within 6-12 months.
Features of the sleeve gastrectomy
- Reaching the ideal weight within 6 to 12 months after the sleeve gastrectomy.
- Excess weight is eliminated by 85% within a year of the operation, and it helps you to stabilize and maintain weight for a long time.
- The operation is performed through 3 to 4 small cosmetic incisions, and it is done endoscopically, which is characterized by less pain after the operation.
- Restore self-confidence.
