Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

Sleeve gastrectomy surgery is a new form of laparoscopic surgery that divides the patient's stomach and creates a new stomach or sleeve. This sleeve acts as a new, smaller stomach. Sleeve gastrectomy surgery is especially beneficial for morbidly obese patients who may receive sleeve gastrectomy surgery as the first part of a two-part operation.

Similar to Roux-en-Y (RNY gastric bypass) surgery in several ways, sleeve gastrectomy surgery implements staples in order to create a new stomach. Unlike RNY, however, sleeve gastrectomy surgery does not sever the small intestine.

Another possible choice for patients seeking weight loss surgery is lap band surgery. There is no cutting during lap band surgery and the band, which is attached to the upper stomach, is adjustable.

Benefits of Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

• It does not require disconnecting or reconnecting intestines
• It is a simpler surgery than RNY
• It may be a safer operation for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 60
• Many patients lose up to 60% of their excess body weight within six months of their sleeve gastrectomy surgery
• The procedure is laparoscopic therefore there is less external and internal scarring
• No foreign device is inserted in the body (as in lap band surgery)