In gastric sleeve surgery, which is also called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a large &ndash;about 80%&ndash; of stomach is removed and leaving a shape of tube or banana. After this surgery, patients&rsquo; food intake, whose have this operation, is restricted and they can feel full with a small amount of food. During the operation, the fundus &ndash;a part of the stomach that releases the ghrelin (hunger) hormone&ndash; is removed as well. So, the level of ghrelin hormone decreases. After the surgery, patients can feel full with small amount of foods and loss of appetite occurs. In addition, the complication rate of sleeve gastric surgery is very low. People who have gastric sleeve can lose a major part of their excess weight within approximately 18 months after the operation.

 
Sleeve gastrectomy is performed laparoscopically (closed method) by making a few small incisions in the upper abdomen and using a surgical camera. This operation is performed by using surgical staples which help to cut and stitch in it at the same time and nearly 80% of the stomach is removed from the abdomen area. By means of gastric sleeve surgery, the amount of food that you can consume is restricted.&nbsp;

One of the most commonly used methods in the treatment of obesity is sleeve gastric surgery. It&#39;s done by&nbsp; Laparoscopic (closed) method. Approximately 80% of the stomach is removed by stapling the stomach reduction operation is performed by removal. Sleeve is saturated with less food after gastrectomy and decreases hunger hormone (ghrelin) level, which reduces the desire to eat. sleeve stomach surgery is a safe operation. It is preferred more because of its rapid and effective results and low complication rate. Sleeve gastrectomy is advantageous because it does not change the absorption and there are no complaints such as dumping and reflux after surgery. It is more easily applied than other bariatric surgical methods.

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Not everyone is suitable for this surgery

The results of sleeve gastric surgery are permanent

Complication rates of gastric sleeve operation are very low compared to other bariatric and metabolic surgeries

Sleeve gastric surgery is a very safe operation compared to obesity-related health problems

Sleeve gastrectomy has been performed since 1997

Patient&rsquo;s all life and health conditions change positively after gastric sleeve surgery

The health team, surgeon and their experiences are really important for people who want to have sleeve gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is preferred because it provides rapid weight loss and it has low complication rates.

Sleeve gastrectomy is very safe compared to obesity-related health problems

The pre-operative checks are really important for minimizing the risk of sleeve gastrectomy

After sleeve gastrectomy, when you eat a small amount of food, you feel full and your appetite decrease.

After gastric sleeve surgery, you don’t need to take vitamins lifetime

A person whose BMI level is higher than 40, BMI level is higher than 35 and has associated diseases, and BMI level is higher than 30 and whose surgery confirmed by the doctor can have sleeve gastrecto.

After the first 3 months, patients generally lose 30% of theirs weights

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Recently, a very preferred metabolic surgery is one of the surgical techniques. It is very effective in the treatment of obesity and diabetes. It is a simplified Roux-en-Y gastric by pass surgery. Advanced laparoscopic technique. Mini-gastric by-pass surgery is performed in two stages.

Stage 1: The stomach is tubed like a sleeve gastrectomy. Up to 75% of the stomach is cut off from contact with food. The stomach is not taken out.

Step 2: Sleeve shaped&nbsp;stomach is connected to the small intestine from 150 to 200 cm to form a new digestive tract.

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Physical effects; 1. Stimulation of the stomach provides saturation with less food. Hormonal Effects; Fasting hormone (ghrelin) is less secreted, and changes in other hormones (leptin, GLP-1, etc.) that affect sugar metabolism reduce the desire to eat.

Studies on this topic show that postoperative type 2 diabetes is largely improved or completely healed.&nbsp;

Since nutrient absorption will decrease, it may require lifelong use of vitamins and minerals.&nbsp;

Single anastomosis can be considered safer than other metabolic surgery operations.

Laparoscopic surgery is often used in the stomach and intestine created by stapler instrument is connected to each other.

2 weeks after surgery, liquid 2 weeks must be consumed with puree-like foods.&nbsp;

Mini gastric bypass surgery requires vitamin and mineral supplementation due to limitation of absorption.

Weight gain begins rapidly after surgery. In general, after one mini-gastric by-pass, one third of the excess weight is lost in the first 3 months.

Mini Gastrik By-Pass

Revision surgery can be performed after obesity surgery for a variety of reasons, e.g. to modify or improve the previous operation.. Since revision surgeries are performed more difficult than the first surgery, it is very important to determine the source of the problem correctly and to have experienced surgeon. Different techniques are applied according to the previous operation and the present complaint.

One out of every 8-10 operations performed in obesity surgery is revision surgery.

When bariatric surgery doesn't result in long-term weight loss, patients can get a second chance with bariatric revision surgery. Find more info about revision surgeries at clinicways.

Not suitable for revision surgery for people who cannot benefit from surgery

It is preferred in cases of adequate weight loss and complications

Revision Surgery

Other Surgeries

Body mass index of 27-32 kg / m2 are methods that can be effective in losing weight. They are made by sending a camera from mouth to stomach. They are simple procedures that do not require general anesthesia. These methods may be effective in short-term weight loss. The person needs full compliance and proper diet practice.

It is a simple but complete method that can be preferred in people who are not suitable to lose weight by surgery.

A Method Used in Weight Loss in the Short Term

No effect on weight loss other than placebo effect

Gastric Bypass Revision