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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery at Southcoast Health
At the Southcoast Health Weight Loss, it is our goal to give patients long-term solutions to weight loss, providing a lifestyle that encourages healthy eating and living. One of the ways that we do that is by offering laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).
What is Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery?
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a type of minimally invasive weight loss surgery that involves removing a large portion of the stomach to help people with obesity lose weight.
Procedure Overview
- Stomach Removal – About 75-80% of the stomach is removed, which drastically reduces its capacity
- Remaining Stomach – The remaining stomach is shaped like a sleeve, limiting food intake and reducing hunger
Benefits
- Significant Weight Loss – Patients typically lose about 50-70% of their excess body weight within the first 12-18 months
- Reduced Hunger – The procedure decreases hunger and appetite by removing the portion of the stomach that produces hunger-inducing hormones
- Less Complicated – Often involves fewer changes to the digestive tract compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Considerations
- Irreversible – The surgery is permanent and cannot be reversed
- Nutritional Needs – Ongoing attention to diet, vitamin and mineral supplements are necessary
- Surgical Risks – Includes risks such as infection, leakage from the stomach, and potential complications from anesthesia
- Lifestyle Changes – Significant and permanent changes in diet and lifestyle are essential for long-term success
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy – What to Expect & Recovery
Most patients spend 1 to 2 days in the hospital and can resume light activities within 2 to 4 weeks. Recovery involves transitioning from a liquid diet to soft and then solid foods, with guidance from the Southcoast Health Weight Loss team. Patients often feel full more quickly and experience reduced appetite due to hormonal changes. Sleeve gastrectomy offers effective long-term weight loss and improvements in obesity-related health conditions, with a simpler surgical process and fewer risks of complications like dumping syndrome compared to gastric bypass. Lifelong dietary changes, vitamin supplementation and medical follow-up are essential for sustained success.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Southcoast Health Weight Losse is proud to offer robotic-assisted laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using Da Vinci Surgical System to provide our patients with the benefits of cutting-edge technology. Our experienced surgical team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs.
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