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The Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
The Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a relatively new operation that can be done either as a standalone procedure for those who don't have much weight to lose, or as
part of a staged operation for high risk patients. The weight loss with the Sleeve Gastrectomy has been running in the range of 50% to 65% of the excess body weight, depending on your circumstances. This operation is the only bariatric procedure that has no malabsorption (as the RNY and DS do) and no foreign body issues (as the Lap-Band® does).
Weight Loss Mechanism
The reduction of the size of the stomach, to about 100 cc in volume results in a restrictive weight loss. As a result, patients feel full after a very small amount of food, and therefore lose weight because they eat less, and they are happy eating less.Preservation of Pyloric Valve
Also very important is the fact that it preserves the pylorus, the valve that regulates emptying of the stomach. This acts as "natures band" and allows food to hold up in the stomach for a while, making the person feel full while the food trickles out. Coupled with the fact that there is no rearrangement of the bowel, it also means dumping and marginal ulcers are not a problem. The normal satiety mechanism is preserved.The Operation
The Sleeve Gastrectomy operation is done with 5 small incisions, and takes about an hour to do. We do a "leak test" in the operating room before we complete the operation. Having the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy involves an overnight stay in the hospital. There is no drain or nasogastric tube. You are able to return to work, resume heavy lifting and strenuous activity, in most cases, in about two weeks from the time of surgery. If you are able to do light duty at work, there is the possibility of going back to work sooner than two weeks for some patients.Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Video!
Click on the GO Arrow below to play Flash Video describingDr. Smith's technique of the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Alternatively, you can Click here to watch a Streaming Video of Dr. Smith doing the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Note: You'll need Windows Media Player to view this video.
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