Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

What is a Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?

In a Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery, your surgeon removes 80-85% of your stomach through incisions in the abdomen. After the procedure, your stomach will be 1/2 inch in diameter and five to six inches long, creating a “sleeve” that can hold 1/2 to one cup of food. The gastric sleeve procedure does not involve any intestinal surgery and nothing is placed in or around the stomach. You are simply left with a sleeve of stomach that helps you feel full with a small amount of food.

What are the risks and benefits of a Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery?

Weight loss surgery can improve or resolve many health issues, such as type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and high cholesterol. You’ll also gain the freedom to become an active, healthy participant in life rather than an onlooker.  Every surgery poses possible risks and complications. Possible risks with a Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery include:

• Leaks
• Pulmonary embolism
• Leg clots
• Bleeding.

Learn more about weight loss surgery options

If you’re ready for a change, you may be ready to consider weight loss surgery with the Lake Health Bariatric Surgery Center: