Sleeve Gastrectomy- the most cost effective obesity weight loss surgery

Aug. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy has emerged as one of the most favoured weight loss surgery procedures. The procedure is ideal for patients who are at least 80 pounds over-weight and have life-threatening obesity related problems such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc. & have failed non-surgical attempts at weight loss, specifically a combined regimen of diet and exercise.

The procedure involves surgical removal of the left side of the stomach or the greater curvature. This results in a new stomach that is roughly the size and shape of a banana. Since this operation does not involve any "rerouting" or reconnecting of the intestines, it is a simpler operation than the gastric bypass or the duodenal switch.

The procedure is highly effective & most patients lose 30 to 50% of their excess body weight over the first 6 - 12 month period and overall 60 percent to 80 percent of their excess body weight. The best part is that the surgery is the most cost effective option among all kinds of weight loss surgeries.

Sleeve Gastrectomy also has a number of advantages over other bariatric surgeries:

•   It does not require disconnecting or reconnecting the intestines.
•   The stomach is reduced in volume but tends to function normally so most food items can be consumed, albeit in small amounts.
•   Eliminates the portion of the stomach that produces the hormones that stimulates hunger (Ghrelin).
•   It is a technically simpler operation than the gastric bypass or the duodenal switch.
•   Unlike the Lap-Band procedure, the sleeve gastrectomy does not require the implantation of an artificial device inside the abdomen.
•   Unlike gastric bypass & gastric band, patients feel full with liquids as well.
•   No dumping syndrome because the pylorus is preserved.
•   Minimizes the chance of an ulcer occurring.
•   By avoiding the intestinal bypass, the chance of intestinal obstruction (blockage), anemia, osteoporosis, protein deficiency and vitamin deficiency are almost eliminated.

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