The stomach is divided along its vertical length in order to create a slender space for food to pass & removing the excess stomach. The aim is to restrict the amount of food ingested at any given time, without altering the normal absorption of the vitamins and minerals.
The characteristics of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy :
- Restrictive Procedure.
- A popular alternative to LAGB& Gastric Bypass
- 25% stomach left.
- Less invasive than bypass
- Ghrelin hormone (appetite hormone) removed.
- Improves co-morbidities
- Mean excess weight loss at one year is 70%
- Minimal complications.
- Less follow-up
- Hospital stay is 2-3 days.
- Return to normal physical activity is 4 days.
This procedure should be performed at tertiary care centers with a dedicated bariatric team of surgeons/anesthetists and strong ICU back up
Dr. Arun Bhardwaj is one of the best bariatric surgeons in Delhi performing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy routinely with his multidisciplinary team caring for patients. As a result, complication rates are negligible, and weight loss rates are high
For More about Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, you can reach directly to
Dr. Arun Bhardwaj at +91-8506856072, 9716972820
For More about Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, you can reach directly to
Dr. Arun Bhardwaj at +91-8506856072, 9716972820