Description

Sleeve gastrectomy is a type of bariatric surgery that involves removing a significant portion of the stomach to create a smaller, banana-shaped pouch. This procedure restricts food intake and can lead to weight loss by reducing hunger and altering digestive hormone levels . It is also known as gastric sleeve surgery . Sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed laparoscopically, using small incisions to access the stomach . It is often recommended for people who are severely overweight and have not been able to lose weight through traditional methods like diet and exercise . This surgery helps in reducing the size of the stomach, limiting the amount of food that a person can eat, resulting in a decrease in caloric intake and significant weight loss