Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), commonly referred to as a “sleeve,” is a type of bariatric surgery designed to aid in weight loss. During this procedure, a bariatric surgeon removes about 85% of the stomach, leaving behind a tube-like or sleeve-shaped stomach that is significantly smaller in size. This reduction in stomach capacity limits the amount of food a person can eat, leading to substantial weight loss over time. However, the procedure does more than just restrict food intake; it also reduces the production of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, which helps decrease appetite and improve satiety.
One of the significant advantages of the sleeve gastrectomy is that it preserves the stomach’s natural function. The nerves that regulate stomach function, including digestion, are left intact, and the outlet valve (pylorus) remains unchanged. This allows the stomach to continue performing its essential functions, such as producing digestive enzymes and maintaining normal digestive rhythms, without significant alteration.
Dr Ashok Borisa has performed many successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, wherein the stomach is divided along its vertical length in order to create a slender space for food to pass and removing the excess stomach. With an aim to restrictive the amount of food ingested at any given time, without altering the normal absorption of the vitamins and minerals. It also minimizes the chance of developing ulcer.
LSG is a highly effective, minimally invasive weight-loss surgery that maintains normal digestive function while significantly reducing food intake and appetite, helping patients achieve long-term weight management.
- Restrictive process.
- Popular alternative to LAGB and Gastric bypass
- 25% stomach left.
- Less invasive than bypass.
- Gherlinn hormone (apetite hormone) removed.
- Improves co-morbidities
- Mean excess weight loss at one year is 70%
- Minimal complications.
- Less follow-up
- Hospital stay is 2-3 days.
- Return to normal physical activity is 4 days.
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