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Treatment information
01Overview & essentials
Anesthesia:
Anesthesia:
The patient receives general anesthesia.
Stomach Reduction:
Stomach Reduction:
Approximately 75% of the stomach is surgically removed, and the remaining portion is shaped into a tube.
Closure:
Closure:
The reduced portion of the stomach is sutured closed, and the incisions in the abdomen are closed.
Feeling Satiety:
Feeling Satiety:
By reducing the size of the stomach, patients experience a feeling of fullness more quickly after eating.
Nutritional Deficiencies:
Nutritional Deficiencies:
Due to the reduced size of the stomach, food intake and absorption can be limited, which may lead to the improper absorption of certain nutrients. Therefore, patients may need to take nutritional supplements.
Slowed metabolism:
Slowed metabolism:
After weight loss, the metabolism may slow down, which can lead to weight loss stagnating at some point.
02Methods & procedure
Information about gastric bypass surgery
Information about gastric bypass surgery
What is gastric bypass surgery?
How is gastric bypass surgery performed?
Disadvantages of gastric bypass surgery
Disadvantages of gastric bypass surgery
Who is a suitable candidate for gastric bypass surgery?
The gastric bypass surgery
The gastric bypass surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as "gastric reduction" or "sleeve gastrectomy," is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures for treating obesity. This procedure reduces the volume of the stomach, allowing patients to eat less and feel fuller for longer. This leads to significant weight loss and an improvement in overall health.
Gastric bypass surgery is a surgical method for treating obesity. A large portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a tube-shaped stomach. This operation reduces stomach volume by approximately 70-80%, leading to faster satiety and reduced food intake. It also affects the production of certain hormones, suppressing appetite.
Gastric bypass surgery is usually performed laparoscopically, meaning small incisions are made in the abdomen, and a special camera and surgical instruments are used. This makes the procedure minimally invasive, which shortens the recovery time and reduces the risk of complications.
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Effective Weight Loss:
Effective Weight Loss:
Gastric bypass surgery helps patients lose weight quickly. Significant weight loss is typically observed in the first 6-12 months after surgery.
Reduced appetite:
Reduced appetite:
Since part of the stomach is removed, hormone levels change, suppressing appetite.
Conditions such as diabetes, which are associated with obesity, may improve or be better controlled after the surgery.
Irreversibility:
Irreversibility:
Gastric bypass surgery is an irreversible procedure, so patients must pay attention to their diet and exercise for the rest of their lives. The removed portion of the stomach cannot be regenerated.
Weight regain:
Weight regain:
Even if patients lose weight quickly in the first few months after surgery, they can gain weight again if they have an unhealthy diet and lack regular exercise.
Gastric bypass surgery is generally recommended for patients who meet the following criteria:
Aged 18 to 65
Aged 18 to 65
Patients who have not achieved significant weight loss despite diet, exercise and medication
Psychologically stable and willing to make lasting changes in diet and lifestyle.
Lifestyle changes are crucial for the long-term success of gastric bypass surgery. Patients must develop healthy eating habits, exercise regularly, and may need psychological support to ensure lasting weight loss. In addition, nutritional supplements are often necessary to prevent deficiencies.
Gastric bypass surgery is an effective surgical solution for treating obesity.
Gastric bypass surgery is an effective surgical solution for treating obesity. In particular, for patients who have not made significant progress through diet and exercise, or who have health problems due to being overweight, this procedure can offer a substantial improvement in quality of life and health. However, as with any surgery, the risks and long-term commitments must be considered. Thorough consultation with an experienced surgeon is essential before deciding on this procedure.
03Suitability, preparation & safety
Surgical risks:
Surgical risks:
As with any surgery, there are risks such as bleeding, infection, and complications from anesthesia.
A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (severe obesity)
A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (severe obesity)
A BMI of 35 or higher, associated with health problems due to obesity (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea)
04Aftercare & results
Monitoring and Recovery:
Monitoring and Recovery:
After the procedure, the patient remains in the hospital for a few days and is then discharged.
Minimally invasive:
Minimally invasive:
The laparoscopic technique results in shorter recovery times and less postoperative pain.