Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

AV Hospital If it seems that by this time you have made up your mind to go for some sort of surgery for weight loss, then Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) is what you are looking at. The staff at AV Hospital, based in Hebbal, Bangalore, aims to care for patients with comprehensive care alongside advanced laparoscopic techniques to help people suffering from obesity achieve a healthier weight in a more sustainable way.

What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Generally called sleeve surgery, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy involves removing about 80% of the stomach, thus forming a small stomach in the shape of a banana. This is a procedure that has been in the limelight for the patient seeking weight loss and overall health improvement.

How Does the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure Work? Separation of the stomach from surrounding organs-The surgeon will free the stomach from the surrounding organs to have better access during the operation.

Removal of 80% of the Stomach: After freeing the stomach from surrounding structures, most of it is removed laparoscopically, leaving only a much smaller, tube-like structure.

The New Smaller Stomach: The new small stomach can hold much less food, leading to a very low-calorie intake and thus massive weight loss. On top of that, most of the hunger hormones will also be produced less, thus controlling a lot of appetite and cravings and regulating metabolism with the removal of a large part of the stomach.

Health Benefits: Hence, patients will find that their appetite is less, full for longer, and losing weights steadily, and blood sugar levels are also regulated. 

Advantages of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Minimally Invasive: The simple procedure is also minimally invasive in surgical terms, which means smaller incisions, lesser pain, and quicker recovery. 

Safe for Patients at Risk: The procedure can be safely performed on patients with concomitant medical conditions. 

Weight reduction: For patients who suffer from extreme obesity, this option leads to extreme weight loss. 

Helps with Obesity-Related Conditions: Not only does the procedure assist with weight loss but it also helps with dealing with medical disorders, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea, related to obesity.

A Stepping Stone to Other Procedures: Sleeve gastrectomy could indeed be a preliminary step for some patients toward further complex surgery like SADI-S or gastric bypass. 

Disadvantages of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Non-Reversible: The procedure is irrevocable; hence every factor must be considered before agreeing to go ahead with the surgery.

Possibility for Heartburn and Reflux: Although the surgery has many benefits, there can be heartburn or reflux experienced by some patients following the procedure.

Less effect on Metabolism than Other Surgeries: While effective, it is less impactful on metabolism than other more complex surgeries, especially gastric bypass.

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