Gastric Sleeve

Summary

Sleeve gastrectomy surgery is a common weight loss procedure to treat obesity, one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide. The surgery results in a smaller, tube-like stomach pouch that quickly fills after small amounts of food are eaten enabling patients to drop weight quickly without feeling hungry.

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Gastric bypass surgery may be recommended when other weight loss methods—such as diet, exercise, or medications—have failed. It is typically indicated for individuals with:

  • A BMI of 40 or greater
  • A BMI of 35 to 39 with obesity-related health conditions such as:
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Sleep apnea
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Certain types of cancer

Sleeve gastrectomy is performed under general anaesthesia and involves several important steps. First, the surgeon makes several small cuts in the abdomen. Then, a laparoscope—a thin tube equipped with a light and camera is inserted through one of these incisions, allowing the surgeon to view the internal organs. Your surgeon will remove nearly 75-80% of the stomach. A thin sleeve shaped like a banana is created by stapling the remaining part of the stomach. Finally, the incisions are closed with stitches to complete the procedure. The entire procedure takes about 60 to 90 minutes to complete.

Liver disease significantly impacts overall health by impairing the liver’s essential functions, such as detoxification, digestion, and nutrient storage. When the liver is damaged, it can lead to serious complications, including jaundice, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. As liver function declines, individuals become more vulnerable to infections and may suffer nutritional deficiencies.

If left untreated, liver disease can result in severe consequences, including liver failure and an increased risk of liver cancer. Understanding the effects of liver disease is crucial for early detection and effective management, vital for maintaining overall well-being.

Liver disease significantly impacts overall health by impairing the liver’s essential functions, such as detoxification, digestion, and nutrient storage. When the liver is damaged, it can lead to serious complications, including jaundice, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. As liver function declines, individuals become more vulnerable to infections and may suffer nutritional deficiencies.

If left untreated, liver disease can result in severe consequences, including liver failure and an increased risk of liver cancer. Understanding the effects of liver disease is crucial for early detection and effective management, vital for maintaining overall well-being.

Liver disease significantly impacts overall health by impairing the liver’s essential functions, such as detoxification, digestion, and nutrient storage. When the liver is damaged, it can lead to serious complications, including jaundice, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. As liver function declines, individuals become more vulnerable to infections and may suffer nutritional deficiencies.

If left untreated, liver disease can result in severe consequences, including liver failure and an increased risk of liver cancer. Understanding the effects of liver disease is crucial for early detection and effective management, vital for maintaining overall well-being.

Liver disease significantly impacts overall health by impairing the liver’s essential functions, such as detoxification, digestion, and nutrient storage. When the liver is damaged, it can lead to serious complications, including jaundice, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. As liver function declines, individuals become more vulnerable to infections and may suffer nutritional deficiencies.

If left untreated, liver disease can result in severe consequences, including liver failure and an increased risk of liver cancer. Understanding the effects of liver disease is crucial for early detection and effective management, vital for maintaining overall well-being.

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