Gastric Sleeve

Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical weight-loss procedure that involves removing about 80% of the stomach, leaving a tube-shaped stomach about the size and shape of a banana. Sleeve gastrectomy is sometimes called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. This procedure is typically performed laparoscopically, which involves placing small instruments through multiple small cuts in the upper part of the belly.

Limiting the size of your stomach restricts the amount of food you are able to consume. In addition, the procedure prompts hormonal changes that assist with weight loss. These same hormonal changes also help relieve conditions associated with being overweight, such as high blood pressure or heart disease.

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