Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy FAQ
Southern Oregon Bariatric Center does not perform the Sleeve Gastrectomy. The information below is offered for educational purposes.
What are the advantages of the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?
How long is the operation?
How long will I be in the hospital?
Is this a malabsorptive or a restrictive procedure?
How much weight should I expect to lose?
What are the disadvantages of the Sleeve Gastrectomy?
What are the advantages of the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?
It does not require the implantation of a foreign body as used in the LAP-BAND® System procedure. Safer procedure for the severely obese patient, shorter time under anesthesia, offers the benefit of initially decreasing the body weight in the severely obese patient to prepare patient for a staged procedure or other surgery at a later time.
How long is the operation?
Generally 2 1/2 hours, longer than the LAP-BAND® System, but shorter than the Gastric bypass.
How long will I be in the hospital?
Typically the hospital stay is 2 days.
Is this a malabsorptive or a restrictive procedure?
The sleeve gastrectomy is a purely restrictive procedure. A large segment of the stomach is completely removed decreasing the size of the stomach but also decreases the secretion of the hormone ghrelin which is responsible for the feeling of fullness.
How much weight should I expect to lose?
The expected weight loss is about 60% of excess body weight, slightly less than the gastric bypass.
What are the disadvantages of the Sleeve Gastrectomy?
This procedure is still considered experimental in the United States. Because 85% of the stomach is permanently removed it would not be advisable for women who may wish to become pregnant in the future, teenagers.
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