Sleeve Gastrectomy

Description

The Sleeve Gastrectomy generates weight loss by restricting the amount of food that can be eaten without any bypass of the intestines or malabsorption of food because a portion of the stomach remains intact.

Other Name

Sleeve gastrectomy

Advantages

The stomach is reduced in volume but continues to function normally, so most food items can be consumed in small amounts.
Eliminates the portion of the stomach that produces the hormones that stimulate hunger.
There is no dumping syndrome because the pylorus (the part of the stomach that connects with the duodenum) is preserved.
Minimizes the chance of an ulcer occurring.

Procedure Details

In addition to avoiding foreign bodies such as the LAP-BAND©, the other advantage over other procedures is that the excess stomach portion is removed. This helps patients control their hunger.