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Sleeve gastrectomy can lead to significant and sustainable weight loss.
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It helps control type 2-diabetes by 60%.
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Reduced medication dependance on such as SADI or gastric bypass if the patient wants to lose more weight.
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It is performed as a standalone procedure, and also it offers the opportunity to do any other weight loss procedure later on such as SADI or gastric bypass if the patient wants to lose more weight.
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It does not increase the risk of kidney stones in patients who are at high risk of developing kidney stones.
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Lowers the risk of high blood pressure, cancer, and heart diseases.
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Reduced risk of obesity related diseases.
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It is a very quick and short procedure, and has a short anesthesia time. It helps the patients who are at high risk for surgery and cannot tolerate high anesthesia time.
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Patients with very high BMI (i.e. 60, 70), are at high risk for anesthesia complications. Sleeve gastrectomy shortens the amount of anesthesia time required and gives these patients the opportunity to lose weight and get out of the danger zone.
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Improves obesity related infertility
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Sleeve gastrectomy improves metabolic health and can result in improved insulin resistance, blood sugar control, and lipid profiles.
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Sleeve gastrectomy is a simple and straightforward surgical procedure without the need for rerouting or reconnecting the intestines.