About

Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgical weight-loss procedure. This procedure is generally performed laparoscopically, which involves inserting small instruments via multiple small incisions made in the upper abdomen.

Signs & Symptoms

The symptoms are:

• Fatigue
• Excessive fat
• Shortness in breath
• Snoring
• Nausea

Causes

Sleeve gastrectomy is done to help you lose excess weight and reduce your risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems, including:

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Type 2 diabetes
• Stroke
• Cancer
• Infertility

When to seek medical attention?

Sleeve gastrectomy is done to help you lose excess weight and reduce your risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems, including:

• High blood pressure
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Stroke
• Cancer
• Infertility

Sleeve gastrectomy is typically done only after you've tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.

Risk Factors

• Lung or breathing problems
• Excessive bleeding
• Leaks from the cut
• Blood clots
• Infections

Diagnostic & Test

• Body Mass Index
• Electrocardiogram
• Blood test
• Cardiac echo

Treatment Procedure

The specifics of your surgery depend on your individual situation and the hospital's or doctor's practices. Some sleeve gastrectomies are done with traditional large (open) incisions in the abdomen. But sleeve gastrectomy is typically performed laparoscopically, which involves inserting small instruments through multiple small incisions in the upper abdomen.

You are given general anesthesia before your surgery begins. Anesthesia is a medicine that keeps you asleep and comfortable during surgery. To perform a sleeve gastrectomy, the surgeon creates a narrow sleeve by stapling the stomach vertically and removing the larger, curved part of the stomach. Surgery usually takes one to two hours. After surgery, you awaken in a recovery room, where the medical staff monitors you for any complications.

Outcome & Recovery

The recovery time depends on the patient, procedure & severity.

Success Rate

The success rate has many factors depending on it, like the stage of the condition, the age of the patient, and the complication of the procedure.

Do’s & Don’ts

• Eat healthy
• Do yoga
• Do not smoke
• Avoid fast food