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    Sleeve Gastrectomy

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    The gastric sleeve surgery, gastric sleeve, sleeve gastrectomy or vertical gastroplasty surgery is a bariatric procedure that slowly has proven to be very effective for achieving adequate weight loss. It has surpassed the gastric band in providing a better quality of life, fewer complications and better weight loss results, even those achieved with a gastric bypass.

    The stomach’s capacity is reduced to approximately 150 cc, giving it a small tube or sleeve shape. It makes the patient feel satisfied with small amounts of food, leading this to a significant weight loss.
    The feeling of fullness this surgery achieves is greater than that accomplished by a gastric band. It is a real sensation of fullness, giving a better quality of life. Patients report a very marked decrease in appetite during the first months after the operation, contributing to losing weight easier. This decrease in appetite is due to the removal of a hormone found in the stomach called ghrelin. Even though it is produced in other parts of the digestive tract, the largest production is in the gastric fundus.

    Candidates for Surgery

    » Super-super obese patients, with BMI greater than 60 and high surgical risk, due to comorbidities.
    » Patients at extremities of life, over 65 years and adolescents.
    » Patients with BMI between 30 -40 kg/m2.
    » Some patients with BMI greater than 40 kg/m2.

    Gastric Sleeve

    Advanced Laparoscopic
    and Bariatric surgery

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    Phone:
    (+57 2) 682 10 00
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    10220 - 10221
    Mobile:
    (+57) 3182825090
    (+57) 3163412013
    Address:
    Cra 38 A# 5 a – 109 Torre B
    Consultorio 404
    Cali, Colombia

    Phone:
    (+57 2) 682 10 00
    Ext:
    10220 - 10221
    Mobile:
    (+57) 3182825090
    (+57) 3163412013
    Address:
    Cra 38 A# 5 a – 109 Torre B
    Consultorio 404
    Cali, Colombia