Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Eatontown, NJ
Sleeve gastrectomy was originally performed as a modification to another bariatric procedure, the duodenal switch, and then later as the first part of a two-stage gastric bypass operation on extremely obese patients for whom the risk of performing gastric bypass surgery was deemed too large. The initial weight loss in these patients was so successful it began to be investigated as a stand-alone procedure.
The sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure in which a large portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a 100-150ml gastric tube. The greater curvature of the stomach is removed during the procedure. The small residual stomach tube (looks like a banana) prevents overeating by creating a feeling that the stomach is full after a small meal. The operation is purely restrictive and does not produce malabsorption of nutrients. It is relatively easy to perform compared with other forms of bariatric surgery.
Advantages of the sleeve gastrectomy
- Improved co-morbid conditions associated with obesity such as: type II diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea.
- Reduced stomach volume increases feeling of fullness
- Stomach functions normally allowing most food to be eaten
- The hunger stimulating hormone that is produced in this part of the stomach is removed
- There is no dumping syndrome
- No intestinal re-routing
- Simpler procedure than the gastric bypass
- No foreign bodies, such as the gastric band
Disadvantages/risks/complications
- Staple leak
- Less weight loss than the gastric bypass/BPD
- Irreversible
- Potential for stretching of stomach, resulting in weight regain
- Vomiting if eat too much food
- Reflux/GERD
- Intolerance of some foods
Schedule a Consultation Today
If you interested in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery in central New Jersey, contact the hernia specialists at Specialty Surgical Associates today to schedule an appointment in Eatontown. Call our office at 732-365-4326 to get started, or request an appointment through our secure online form.
