The decision is not based on weight alone.

It is made after a comprehensive medical evaluation that includes:

• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Fat distribution, not just the number on the scale
• Associated medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or reflux
• Dietary history and previous weight loss attempts

In some cases, sleeve gastrectomy is deliberately excluded in favor of a more suitable procedure, because the correct decision matters more than the most popular operation.

At Al Taie Health Care Center, sleeve gastrectomy is performed as a personalized surgical decision, carefully tailored to each patient rather than applied as a standard technique.

Under the supervision of Dr Abdul Salam Al Taie, Consultant Bariatric, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, the surgical approach differs from conventional methods.

While most sleeve gastrectomy procedures worldwide are performed using five to six laparoscopic ports,

the procedure at our center is typically carried out using two to three ports only, with carefully planned entry point placement.

This approach helps to:

• Reduce stress on the abdominal wall
• Minimize postoperative pain
• Accelerate recovery
• Improve the patient’s physical and psychological experience after surgery

Reducing the number of ports is not a cosmetic preference.

It is part of a precise surgical protocol based on experience and accuracy.

Before confirming the surgical decision, the patient undergoes a comprehensive medical assessment, including:

• Complete blood tests
• Cardiac function evaluation
• Respiratory system assessment
• Anesthesia evaluation
• General health assessment

These evaluations are essential to ensure the patient’s readiness for general anesthesia, reduce surgical risks, and select the most appropriate surgical approach.

At Al Taie Health Care Center, under the care of Dr Abdul Salam Al Taie, these assessments are considered a core part of the surgical decision, not a routine preoperative formality.

Procedure duration: approximately 30 to 35 minutes, depending on the individual case

• Hospital stay: typically 24 hours in most patients
• Following discharge, a structured medical and nutritional follow up program begins at Al Taie Health Care Center to support recovery and ensure long term stability of results.

Weight loss begins gradually after surgery.

On average, patients lose:

• 60 to 70 percent of excess weight, starting from the first month and continuing over 12 to 18 months

Results depend on:

• Accuracy of the surgical decision
• Quality of surgical execution
• Commitment to postoperative follow up