The Rise Of Popularity In Lap-Band And Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

By Arthur Young


Sleeve Gastrectomy or gastric sleeve, is one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgical procedures today. In this weight loss surgery the stomach volume is reduced by surgically removing up to 85% of the stomach area, with the remaining part shaped like a tube or a sleeve, hence the name. The Lap-Band and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, the can be done as part one of gastric bypass procedure or as a definite procedure. It is a restrictive procedure which restricts the amount of food you can consume.

For your overall mental and physical well-being, it is vital that you maintain a healthy body weight. For slightly overweight people conventional means of weight loss like strict diet regime and physical exercise are enough to shed those extra pounds.

Laparoscopy is the minimally surgical procedure that utilizes a thin, flexible, lighted tube called a laparoscope to examine the organs in the abdominal cavity. It involves a telescope-like instrument that is inserted right into the abdomen. This is done through a small incision through the abdominal wall.

Most of those who have tried safer and less costly procedures which are typically non-surgical methods with no much success, and the weight loss surgery comes out as the only option. The gastric sleeve surgery is performed laparoscopically. This involves making small size incisions that cuts away part of the stomach. It is performed by a bariatric surgeon who is an expert in the field. He does this by inserting a small camera also known as the laparoscope through one of the small holes and several tiny instruments to cut away the part of the stomach. This telescope transmits a magnifying image of the patient's abdomen and surrounding areas onto a television monitor, helps surgeons see the whole operation on a screen.

The surgery procedure involves utilization of harmless gas, small sized instruments as well as a camera. Several small incisions known as laparoscopically are made in the belly. The purpose of this surgery is to limit the amount of food you can eat, without altering the absorption of vitamins and minerals. With the smaller stomach, a person feels comfortably full sooner after ingesting a smaller amount of food.

The main advantage associated with the procedure is the high success rate. In a short time of two years, most of patients lose up to 60-80% of excess body weight. Another advantage is that there is no permanently restrictive device or foreign objects like the band which have to be implanted in the body. The objects have been known to slip, erode and even cause an infection. Infections.

The biggest downside is that gastric sleeve is irreversible. Since the cut-away portion of the stomach is removed from the body, the stomach reduction is permanent. The leak may occur at the site of stapling. Stomach pouch may stretch out after a while, which can cause you to regain the lost weight. With the small stomach tube, you may feel uncomfortable and vomit in case you overeat or consume improperly chewed food.

The procedure minimizes the chances of developing vitamins and minerals deficiencies as well as lessens the chances of ulcers and dumping syndrome. The gastrointestinal tract anatomy is not altered and the stomach's normal function is preserved, allowing the ingested food to follow the normal course. Shorter hospital stay is another advantage. A patient may remain hospitalized for 1 to 2 days for the observation. People may return to day to to day activities 2 weeks after the surgery. For any strenuous activity and heavy lifting you are advised to wait for the next 4 to 6 weeks.




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