Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

It doesn't require incredible comprehension ability to understand that almost all medical surgeries pose some health risks, though they may vary in intensity. Hence, go for any surgery only after a detailed discussion with a medical expert. For those who're excessively obese and any exercises or weight loss regimes are NOT working, going for sleeve gastrectomy surgery, one of the relatively new forms of weight loss surgery options, can be a viable choice to consider.

Procedure
The vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy , is categorized by surgeons as a type of restrictive weight loss surgery. The sole objective of this surgery is to help people suffering from obesity lose effective weight. The principle of this procedure is to restrict the amount of food the obese person can consume. This is done by performing surgery on the stomach and removing a part of it. The surgery is performed under the expert guidance of a surgeon in a hospital or similar health care unit with all facilities available for it. General anesthesia is administered to carry out the operation so that there is no discomfort to the person. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery is preferred by a large number of people as rarely do people choose to go for the larger traditional incision. Whether you prefer laparoscopy or large incisions, a small portion of your stomach is 'stapled' together giving it the shape of a 'sleeve' or a 'slim tube'. The remaining part of the stomach is then removed and stomach capacity reduces nearly 20%.

Generally, most patients do well after the first surgery and so after a year, they're not required to go for gastric bypass surgery or a duodenal switch that is necessary for patients who don't lose significant weight a year after the surgery. On an average, it takes nearly 3 hours for this surgery to be performed and a minimum 4 to 5 days of hospital stay is mandatory. Patients have been reported to return to normal work within 2 to 3 weeks.

Cost
Knowing about the cost parameters for this surgery is very important. The cost of this surgery begins right from the anesthesia fees, the hospital facilities fee, the surgeons fees and to the usage and requirement of laboratory facilities during the entire process. Further, the follow-up appointments and drugs and medicines cost also add to the total surgery cost. The geographical location of health care center also determines the pricing. This form of bariatric weight loss surgery is performed by skilled bariatric surgeons but ensure that you discuss all concerns properly.

Complications
Unfortunately, this obesity surgery treatment is associated with various complications. Amongst various risks, leakage is the most common. After the cut portion of stomach is removed, edges of remaining stomach part are stapled. But often, due to abdominal pressure, there can be leakages through the stapled lines. One of the other complications in this surgery is the protrusion of an organ in the surgery area. Commonly addressed as hernia, this complication is reported in at least 15% of the people going for this surgery. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), narrowing of stoma, gastric fistula, and gastroesophageal reflux are some other possible complications of this surgery.

Sleeve gastrectomy surgery results are generally positive and patients are able to recover faster. But in some cases, people who have other complications due to obesity like diabetes, are at higher risk of developing complications. Nevertheless, before you go for this surgery, sit with your family and the surgeon and discuss all its pros and cons.