Gastric Sleeve
Approximately 80% of the stomach is surgically cut and removed in the operation. Thus the volume of the stomach is reduced. In addition Ghrelin hormone, which is known to have an appetite- increasing effect, is released from the upper part of the stomach. Also this part of the stomach will be removed and patients will not feel hungry as before. So they can feel full by eating very small portions.
Before surgery, some tests are performed to check whether the patients have a condition that will prevent surgery. These tests are blood tests, ECG, lung X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and consultations of other branches if necessary. As a result of these tests, surgery is planned for patients who do not have a problem.
The operation is performed with general anesthesia through small holes drilled in the abdomen by laparoscopic method. In this way, the movements of the patients after the operation are not restricted and they can start working very soon after discharge.
The operation time lasts approximately 1 hour and may be prolonged according to the obesity level of the patients or the condition of their organs. After the operation, complaints such as pain, nausea and vomiting may occur, but this lasts approximately 5 hours. Patients begin to drink water and walk in the evening of the day they are operated. The next day, the amount of walking is increased and fruit juices are added to water consumption. On the next day, if the patient does not have any problem, is discharged. Patients do not have complaints such as pain, nausea or vomiting after discharge and can return to their daily lives. The only restriction on movements during the first month is that heavy loads should not be lifted. After the first month, this limitation will be cancelled and patients are also recommended to do sports.
Controls and analyzes are carried out at certain periods after discharge and patients are followed up by our expert dietitian throughout the weight lose process. Postoperative nutrition begins with liquids and progresses gradually. After the liquids, foods with the consistency of puree and then solids are consumed. This transition takes approximately 1.5 months.
Although the risk of sleeve gastrectomy surgery is very low, complications may occur in the early or late period. Complications such as bleeding and leakage are mostly seen in the early period. Apart from these, digestive problems such as heartburn or constipation, stenosis in the stomach can be seen. If the necessary supplements are not used, vitamin deficiency may develop. There is a treatment for every complication that may occur and the important thing is to identify them in a timely manner and apply the right treatment.
The cost of sleeve gastrectomy varies according to the quality of the materials to be used in the surgery, the hospital where the surgery will be performed and the experience of the physician who will perform the surgery. These factors are also necessary for the surgery to be performed safely. Contact us to learn the current sleeve gastrectomy surgery price or to get more detailed information.
