Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Averages 65% in excess weight loss.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has become the most popular weight loss surgery due to its effectiveness and simpler procedure compared to gastric bypass. This surgery reduces the stomach size, leading to an average of 65% excess weight loss. It primarily works by restricting food intake and reducing hunger signals for up to two years. Unlike gastric bypass, it does not affect nutrient absorption, so all calories are absorbed as before. However, weight regain may occur slightly faster compared to gastric bypass.

Benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Type 2 diabetes controlled in 70% of people ¹

High blood pressure resolved in 50% of people ¹

High cholesterol improved in 77% of people ²

Obstructive sleep apnea resolved in 60% of people ¹

  1. [EES weighted analysis of data summarized in table 4 of] Brethauer SA, Hammel JP, Schauer PR. Systematic review of sleeve gastrectomy as staging and primary bariatric procedure. Surg Obes Rel Dis. 2009;5(4):469-475.
  2. Weiner RA, Weiner S, Pomhoff I, et al. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy—influence of sleeve size and resected gastric volume. Obes Surg. 2007;17(10):1297-1305.

How it Works

What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Sleeve gastrectomy gets its name from the tube-like shape of the remaining stomach after the majority of the organ is removed. The procedure is performed using five small incisions and a laparoscopic camera for precise visualization. Blood vessels along the left curvature of the stomach are sealed and divided, then a surgical stapler removes a large portion, leaving a small “sleeve” connecting the esophagus to the small intestine. This drastically reduces stomach volume, creating a feeling of fullness after just a few bites.

Although irreversible, the sleeve can be revised into a gastric bypass, SADI-S, or duodenal switch if necessary.

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Dallas

Brewer Bariatrics & Medical Weight Loss

1151 N Buckner Blvd, Suite 308
Dallas, TX 75218

214-324-6127
(fax) 214-324-6627

Rockwall

Brewer Bariatrics & Medical Weight Loss at Texas Health Rockwall

3142 Horizon Rd, Suite 202Rockwall, TX 75032

469-698-1622
(fax) 469-698-1236

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