Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat severe obesity in adults. It is a restrictive procedure, in which a large portion of the stomach is removed and then the remaining portion is connected together to form a tube or 'sleeve'. This reduces the size of the stomach and causes patients to feel full after eating smaller amounts of food. The procedure can help reduce calorie intake and weight loss, improve quality of life, and help to manage obesity-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, the procedure does not require the implantation of a foreign body and is generally considered to be lower risk than other bariatric surgeries.