GASTRIC SLEEVE

The gastric sleeve surgery is the most common operation in the world to treat obesity. In this procedure, the reduction creates a new stomach in the form of a tube, thereby limiting the capacity for eating. The stomach volume after the operation is around 80-120 ml, while this otherwise is an average of 2000-3000 ml, which means that the patients feel full even after eating very little. In addition, the area of ​​the stomach that produces the appetite-stimulating hormone gherlin is being removed.

Unlike gastric bypass, no rerouting and reconnection of the bowel is performed. For this reason, the procedure is technically not that complex and does not require a lifelong intake of nutritional supplements.

For Whom is an Gastric Sleeve Suitable and How is it Performed?

The gastric sleeve operation, together with the gastric bypass, constitue the two proven standard operations in obesity surgery. The establishment of these procedures is the reason why there is a high level of data in studies. The fact that the procedures are well researched ensures that the costs can be covered by health insurance companies in some cases. The sleeve gastric reduction is based on the principle of food restriction and is suitable for patients who do not want to lose their natural intestinal anatomy.

However, it requires greater dietary discipline than gastric bypass surgery, which also reduces the absorption of food.

If the patient the patient does not follow the instructions given by the postoperative nutritionists and eats uncontrollably after the operation, a continued dietary error will lead to an enlargement or stretching of the small stomach. For this reason, aftercare is also an essential factor in gastric sleeve surgery.