Gastric Sleeve - Cirugía de Obesidad - Dr. Marcos Berry Sánchez

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Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)

The Sleeve Gastrectomy (GM) is a new type of bariatric surgery, the results were very satisfactory. This technique can be used in patients with extreme obesity as well with lower degrees of obesity. It is clearly a good alternative to gastric bypass gastric banding and. Our group has experience> of 1000 bariatric surgeries performed.

Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as Vertical Gastrectomy or just the "Manga", a new restrictive procedure, which removes 75-80% of the stomach, leaving a long tubular stomach.

The sleeve gastrectomy is gaining much popularity in recent 5 years.

Why choose Sleeve Gastrectomy?

There is no intestinal bypass
No foreign body
BMI greater effectiveness demonstrated in 30-50 kg/m2
Safer in patients with extreme obesity (> 180-kgs)

The sleeve gastrectomy offers an excellent alternative to both gastric bypass and the banding. Probably your> advantage is that it involves bypassing the intestinal tract and prevent or reduce complications such as obstruction and deficiencies of vitamins and protein and calcium.

This surgery is also known as vertical gastrectomy, gastric sleeve, sleeve, partial gastrectomy, subtotal gastrectomy, gastric reduction and has demonstrated several advantages:

It removes the portion of the stomach that produces ghrelin hormone (appetite)
The stomach is reduced in volume but is functioning normally
Is not seen as often dumping (as in bypass)
There is no intestinal bypass and reduced risk of nutritional deficiency
Safest technique for obesity with BMI> 50
Most are discharged from the 2nd-3rd day.

FAQ - SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

How big will my stomach after surgery?
Usually removes 75-80% of the stomach using a probe calibration during surgery. The usual capacity is 2 cups of food.

Is it safe to remove part of the stomach?
The removal of the stomach is performed as part of Duodenal Switch since the mid 1980's. The risks are similar to any gastric surgery including bleeding and infections among others, but the risks are low in experienced hands.

I need to take vitamins?
Vitamin deficiencies are rare in this surgery because there is no intestinal bypass, however being a restrictive procedure, allowed supplements during the first year.

gain weight again?
All patients who undergo obesity surgery have a very low risk of weight regain. However those patients who maintain good eating habits and regular physical activity are that will keep your weight compared to that do not.

How will my diet after surgery?
Diet progress during the first year. It usually begins with 2-4 weeks of liquids and dietary protein slurry. The patients gradually progress to heavier foods and after two months can eat seafood, eggs, cheese and other regular food. The diet recommended in the beginning is usually low-calorie (500 per day), high protein (70gm per day), low-fat (30 gm per day) and low-carb (40 gm per day). Caloric intake increased during the first year and 12 months, many patients have reached their ideal weight and consume between 900 and 1500 calories per day. The daily calorie intake depends on the activity level, age and gender and that men can spend more calories and more calories.

Consultation Clínica Las Condes - Lo Fontecilla 441, 3rd Floor Adult Surgery, Santiago - Chile.
Phone: (56-2) 6108566 - Mobile: (56-9) 75884109 E-mail: cirujano@cirugiadeobesidad.cl