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What is Gastric Sleeve Operation

Gastric Sleeve surgery is technically the procedure to remove the large part of the stomach that functions as storage. Thus, normally a stomach with a volume of 1.5-2 liters turns into a thin tube, roughly 50-100 ml (approximately a large banana). In other words, it is the process of removing a large part of the stomach by preserving a tube-shaped part of it. That will ensure the continuity of the stomach with the esophagus and intestine through a laparoscopic operation

Advantages of Gastric Sleeve Operation
  • It can be performed laparoscopically (closed), so wound healing is faster, pain is less, the hospital stay is shortened.
  • The capacity of the stomach is reduced. However as its functions are not changed, it allows many foods to be consumed less.
  • As a result of removing 75% of the stomach wall, Ghrelin hormone production, which gives a feeling of hunger, is mostly eliminated. Therefore, the sense of longing for food is reduced.
  • In those with chronic bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease, intestinal bypass carries a high risk. Gastric Sleeve surgery can be performed easily in these patients.
  • Since it is a surgery that can be performed laparoscopically in high-weight patients, it provides fewer wounds, fewer lung problems, less pain and faster recovery.
  • It is a surgical technique with outstanding results in moderate and advanced obese.
  • Comorbid diseases associated with obesity such as hypertension, sleep apnea and diabetes recover 70-80% after surgery.
  • As with processes that bypass the small intestine, no absorption disorder occurs in minerals and vitamins, which may be necessary for elderly patients.
  • Dumping syndrome does not happen, and sugary foods can be better tolerated.
  • If necessary, it can be converted to other obesity surgery surgeries.
CANDIDATES FOR GASTRIC SLEEVE OPERATION
if you

    • have a weight problem entering the surgery limit according to the World Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Association (IFSO) criteria
    • have vitamin-mineral deficiencies that may cause problems in bypass and other methods
    • have conditions that may cause issues in bypass surgeries that require the use of prednisolone or anti-inflammatory drugs,
    • have a history of heavy abdominal surgery,
    • have heart or lung problems where a long surgery will cause problems,
    • are at the super morbid obese border,
    • Age ranges in which Gastric Sleeve can be applied are 12-79 years.
Before Operation

  • The patient should stop taking medicines that contain aspirin, ibuprofen combinations, anti-inflammatory, or Vitamin E that lead to blood thinning.

  • The patient should avoid smoking for at least two weeks before the operation. Nicotine products may affect the results of your surgery and hamper the healing process.

  • The patient should stop drinking alcohol or coffee for a week prior to the operation because it might  cause some complications after the anesthesia.

  • The patient should stop eating or drinking the night before the surgery.

After Operation

It is normal to have some bruising, swelling, slight bleeding and pain after the surgery where the implants are placed. Your doctor will prescribe you drugs that you can buy from pharmacies according to your bruise, swelling and pain condition.

When your treatment is over, your doctor will inform you about the care of your Implants. In general, the care of your new teeth is like normal dental care. You should brush and floss your teeth regularly twice a day. In addition, you should not neglect your regular dental check-ups.