Gastric sleeve, or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, is a keyhole surgery where a part of the stomach is stapled to form a narrow tube (sleeve) and 80% to 90% of the stomach is removed. This surgery is irreversible and permanently affects the entire gastric system and how the body processes food, as well as reducing the volume of the stomach to approximately 15% of its original size.
Sleeve gastrectomy is straightforward to perform, involving five, 1.5cm or less keyhole
laparoscopic incisions. An array of staples creates the sleeve, then a substantial portion of the stomach is removed. The procedure takes 1 to 2 hours.
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