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.