What is the gastric sleeve and how does it work?
What is the gastric sleeve and how does it work?
What is the gastric sleeve…and how does it work? The sleeve gastrectomy, commonly called the gastric sleeve, is a surgical technique that involves the removal of about 75-80% of the stomach. During the procedure, the stomach will be shaped into a tube-like structure or a “sleeve” that is about the size of a banana.
Is the gastric sleeve surgery safe?
However, the gastric sleeve is considered as safe if not safer than other forms of surgeries that are approved for morbid obesity. A study published by Heliyon states that the most common complications of sleeve gastrectomy are bleeding, nutrient deficiencies, and leakage.
How does the gastric sleeve affect your leptin levels?
Following the gastric sleeve, leptin levels change in your body and over time your body can learn to regulate leptin levels and reduce its resistance to leptin. This leads to a reduction in food intake and your body feeling fuller longer.
What happens to your appetite after gastric sleeve surgery?
During the gastric sleeve procedure, the part of the stomach that produces most of your body’s Ghrelin is removed which leads to decreased production of Ghrelin and an overall decrease in appetite.
What are the disadvantages of gastric sleeve surgery?
The gastric sleeve also has negatives compared to some of the other bariatric surgery types: Not reversible – Unlike Lap-Band, gastric balloon, vBloc Therapy, and AspireAssist, gastric sleeve surgery is irreversible. Weight loss (on average) is usually less than after duodenal switch.
How much does bariatric surgery cost?
Now that’s a significant amount of money. Historically for bariatric surgery patients, the initial investment averaged about $29,000 for open surgeries in 2004-2007 and $19,000 for laparoscopic surgeries in 2004-2007. A study conducted by Klein et al. evaluated cost savings associated with surgery in patients with diabetes.
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