There are certain people who despite immense diet and lifestyle changes, still cannot lose weight or maintain weight loss. Bariatric surgeries are recommended in cases where morbid obesity has led to serious health problems, particularly for patients with such conditions. One of the most popular procedures is Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Surgery.
Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy differs from the traditional since patients experience less pain, less scarring, and a faster recovery rate.
What makes a procedure laparoscopic is the use of a laparoscope, a slender medical device that has a tiny camera and a built-in light attached to it. The surgeon inserts the instrument through a tube from a small incision near the pelvic area. The surgeon then refers to the images projected onto a monitor while performing the surgery.
It transforms an otherwise invasive surgery into a minimally invasive one, which means the surgeon makes fewer incisions and cuts. To further shed light on this procedure, here are 5 facts about Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Several studies have proven that Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has led to as much as 60-80% weight loss for patients within 2 years. What causes faster weight loss for patients is the combination of a healthy and sustainable diet and an active lifestyle.
If you worry about vitamin deficiency, there are many supplements you can take to add to your diet.
Unlike lap band surgery or gastric balloons, there is no foreign object or mechanism inserted in the stomach. The lap band poses no risk of slipping or striking nearby vital organs, and the gastric balloon does not erode or perforate. This effectively eliminates the risk of infection caused by foreign objects inserted in the body.
Like most bariatric surgeries, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is permanent. Since the procedure is irreversible, it is a lifetime commitment for the patient, which will mean creating positive permanent changes in their diet and lifestyle.
It will be difficult to adjust for the first few weeks, but as your body becomes accustomed to the changes, it will become easier for you to manage your eating habits and control your meal portions.
Patients who have undergone Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy spent less time recovering versus patients of the traditional sleeve surgery. Compared to open surgery, there is a significant amount of difference in postoperative side effects and complications.
Since the operation is minimally invasive, there is minimal scarring, unlike open surgeries that involve wider incisions.
To enhance safety, surgeons divide sleeve gastrectomy surgeries into two parts, particularly for high-risk patients or those with a BMI equal to or greater than 50 or 60. One notable aspect of bariatric surgeries is that insurance companies often cover them.
The majority of medical insurance providers cover the surgery because they consider it a long-term investment for both the patient and the insurance company.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy involves the removal of a large portion of the stomach. This is the part that produces Ghrelin- the hormone responsible for making us feel hungry. Subsequently, the reduced production of the hormone, leaves the patients feeling less hungry than usual.
For patients considering to undergo Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Dubai, our experts at Al Taie Center can guide you with the process from preoperative evaluation and consultation, right down to aftercare and postoperative recovery.
