Gastric Sleeve

A sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive weight loss surgery where approximately 60-70% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow, tube-like “sleeve.” This smaller stomach limits how much food you can eat and helps you feel full faster. It also reduces hunger by removing the portion of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone ghrelin. Sleeve gastrectomy is an outpatient or short-stay procedure, typically performed using the Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system for precision and faster recovery.

Pros:

Weight loss 60-70% excess body weight

Minimally invasive

Improved resolution of obesity-related conditions

No intestinal rerouting

Shorter operative Time

Cons:

Irreversible

Less weight loss than other surgeries

Risk of acid-reflux