Sleeve Gastrectomy in Dubai

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive bariatric surgery. The Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure involves removing the lateral 2/3rds of the stomach with a stapling device. It is usually done laparoscopically but is not reversible. It basically leaves a stomach tube instead of a stomach pouch. The residual stomach capacity is about 200mls so a generous entree should be possible.

Advantages

• No anastamosis or re-routing of bowel
• No foreign body
• Better weight loss than with the Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
• Good resolution/reduction of co-morbid conditions
• No need for adjustments
• No risk for internal hernia

Disadvantages

• Stomach may stretch leading to weight regain
• Very difficult to fix and manage staple line leaks

Sleeve gastrectomy is the most ideal solution, if you have following criteria;

• Your BMI is 40 or higher
• You weigh at least 60 pounds more than your ideal body weight
• Your BMI is over 35 and you have other serious health issues
• Your age is above18 years
• You have a history of being overweight
• Your earlier efforts to lose weight provided minimal results or short-term success
• You do not have any other disease that may have caused your obesity, and you do not drink alcohol in excess