Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

  • A safe & effective surgical weight loss procedure.
  • About 85% of stomach is removed & shaped like banana or sleeve.
  • It is restrictive procedure & induces the excess weight loss 60% - 70% at the end of 1 ½ - 2 years.

Significant weight loss

Patients have been shown to lose an average of 55% of their excess weight.

Improved health

A clinical study on sleeve gastrectomy showed the following health benefits:

Health Problem(comorbidity)

Result After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Type 2 Diabetes Resolved

56% resolved; 37% improved23

High Blood Pressure Resolved

49%23

High Cholesterol Improved

43% resolved; 38% improved23

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resolved

60%23

Acid Reflux/GERD Resolved

57% resolved;23 43% improved23

 

Reduced healthcare costs

A recent study showed that bariatric surgery pays for itself in about  years. One important reason is that weight loss surgery may help to improve or resolve conditions associated with obesity, such as type II diabetes and high cholesterol, so patients save money on related prescription drugs, doctor visits, and hospital visits.

Quality-of-life improvements

Clinical studies of laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients found that they felt better, spent more time doing recreational and physical activities, benefited from enhanced productivity and economic opportunities, and had more self-confidence than they did prior to surgery.