Tube Stomach Operation

Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a stomach reduction operation. In the sleeve gastrectomy operation, which is the most widely used method in bariatric surgery today, 0.5 cm holes are opened from the anterior wall of the abdomen. In this direction, 80% of the stomach is removed. The remaining 20% is called sleeve gastrectomy operation because it resembles the shape of a tube. This intervention is also referred to as closed laparoscopic surgery.

How is Tube Stomach Operation Performed?

This operation, which is performed with the laparoscopic method, is a closed surgical technique. 10 cm incisions are not made as in open surgeries. The stomach is taken from the abdomen with a few holes of 0.5 cm. By sending a high resolution camera to the abdominal region, the operation process is monitored on the monitors. This operation, which is extremely comfortable, is also performed painlessly and quickly.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia. It is of vital importance to control the bleeding at the suture line after the operation. After the controls are performed, the tubes sent during the surgery are removed and a drainage system is placed to remove excess blood.

Advantages of Tube Stomach Surgery

There are various advantages of sleeve gastrectomy operation to individuals. These advantages are generally as follows.

  • After the operation, there is a decrease in the stomach volume. For this reason, individuals become more satiated by consuming more food. This accelerates weight loss. However, there is no lifelong food restriction after the surgery.
  • The ghrelin hormone, called the hunger hormone, is located in the part of the stomach that is taken out. This reduces the desire to eat.
  • Intestines are not treated. In this way, problems such as obstruction, leakage and bleeding in the intestines are not seen.
  • Requires less hospital stay.
  • No foreign substance or object is placed in the body in any way.
  • There is no interference with gastric absorption. Therefore, mineral and vitamin deficiencies are much less.

After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

It will be extremely comfortable after the operation. Because it is a closed surgery method. Since small incisions are made, individuals experience less pain in their bodies. This brings along a fast recovery process. Individuals 1.3.6. and 12. months are checked. Individuals who lose an average of 20 kg in the first month are expected to lose 80% of their excess weight at the end of 1 year.

Who Can Be Applied to Tube Stomach Surgery?

People who want to lose weight with the whole stomach operation should meet the following conditions.

  • Individuals must have a body mass index over 40.
  • People with a body mass index between 35-40 should have type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and hypertension problems due to obesity.
  • A body mass index of 30 and above is sufficient for individuals with new type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic disorders due to obesity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a scar after the operation?

The surgery is performed with the closed method. There are small incision scars only in the abdomen. These scars disappear within a few months.

How Much Weight Is Lost With Tube Stomach Operation?

Individuals are expected to lose 70 to 80% of their excess weight 2 years after surgery.

Will Weight Gain Again After Surgery?

Individuals may gain weight again due to irregular nutrition. This rate is around 15%.

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