The Gastric Sleeve is a laparoscopic surgery where the most distended part of the stomach is removed with the help of an automatic self-suturing tool , leaving a thin gastric tube.(That´s why is called a sleeve).
¿ How does it work or what´s the process to lose weight?
The Gastric Sleeve is a new procedure that sections a part of the stomach decreasing its capacity considerably.We should remember that obese patients need tu full their stomach in order to send a message letting their bodies know that they have had enough food. The gastric sleeve is a purely restrictive procedure, which means that the patient will eat less amount of food.
Benefits of a Gastric Sleeve.
* It doesn´t require to disconnect and reconnect the intestin.
* Technically is a simpler surgery tan the Gastric By-Pass or the Duodenal swicht.
* The stomach size is reduced but, you can eat all kinds of foods in small amounts.
* It eliminates the stomach section in which the hormone that stimulates hunger is produced (Ghrelina).
* The rapid depletion syndrome (this means that food passes from the stomach more rapidly into the intestine) is submitted in the first weeks, but subsequently resolved because the pylorus is preserved.
* Minimizes the appearance of an ulcer.
* As we avoid the intestinal bridge, anemia, osteoporosis, lack of protein and vitamin deficiencies are almost completely eliminated.
* It can be used as the first stage for Super Morbid Obesity patients who require a Gastric By Pass.
* It takes a fast recovery, you only need to stay 2 days in the hospital and you can go back to work 7 days after the surgery. |
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