Obesity Surgery

What are Bariatric Surgery Methods?: Bariatric surgery operations performed to reduce stomach volume are now performed laparoscopically (closed) and offer a lower risk, higher comfortable recovery period.

Tube Stomach Surgery (Gastric Sleeve) Gastric sleeve surgery is also known as stomach reduction surgery. Obese people with obesity problems take time to reach the feeling of satiety; With sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the stomach volume is reduced, thus preventing the person from overeating.

In sleeve gastrectomy surgery, a new stomach is created by turning the stomach into a long, thin tube like a banana. In the procedure performed laparoscopically, that is, with the closed surgery method, 80 percent of the stomach is cut and removed. Thus, the volume of the stomach is reduced and food intake is restricted. In addition, sleeve gastrectomy surgery has the effect of reducing food absorption, although at a very low level. The appetite of those who have gastric sleeve surgery decreases. In addition, insulin resistance is broken without even weight loss.

Gastric sleeve surgery is the most frequently performed bariatric surgery in our country. After the sleeve gastrectomy performed with the closed method (laparoscopy), it has been observed that approximately 60% of the unwanted weight is removed within 1-2 years.

Gastric sleeve surgery is performed in 1.5 to 2 hours on average. The risks after sleeve gastrectomy are low, as the exit and entrance section of the stomach is preserved and the continuity in the digestive system is maintained.

Gastric Bypass Surgery In gastric bypass surgery; By leaving the stomach largely dysfunctional and changing the structure of the small intestine, the patient is able to lose weight. Gastric bypass surgery is a mixed procedure that is both restrictive and absorption-reducing. In particular, people with diabetes (diabetes) at the forefront of obesity syndrome benefit more from this type of bariatric surgery.

Since gastric bypass surgery prevents the absorption of nutrients from the small intestine, it causes mineral and vitamin deficiencies at a higher rate than sleeve gastrectomy surgery; After the surgery, the patient should be followed more closely in terms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Gastric Balloon (Gastric Balloon Application) In this bariatric surgery method, it is aimed to reduce the food intake capacity of the person by reducing the stomach volume with an adjustable balloon placed in the stomach and to create a feeling of fullness in the person. It is more preferred in people with less obesity problem. It is performed by endoscopic method. It does not require general anesthesia and is completed in a maximum of 30 minutes.