What is Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Who Is It Best Candidate?

Obesity is one of the issues that we have to fight and take precautions for currently. In some studies, obesity is defined as the most important health problem of this century. It is emphasized that a large part of the world population suffers from obesity. It is stated that 600 million individuals worldwide are in the obese category. According to OECD data, the USA ranks first with a 40% obesity rate in adults. Chile (34.4%), Mexico (33.3%), New Zealand (32.2%), Hungary (30%) and Turkey (28.8%) follow the USA. Many methods are used for the obesity problem in which Turkey is in the first place. Sleeve Gastrectomy, known as Tube Stomach Operation, is one of the methods used for obesity and overweight.

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery, also called weight loss with a surgical procedure, is a bariatric procedure that removes %75-80 of the stomach and leaving a tube-shaped stomach looking like a banana. In this way, the stomach is significantly smaller, so you feel full and stop eating sooner.

What Is the Result of Gastric sleeve surgery?

The most important outcome of sleeve gastrectomy operations is undoubtedly the increase observed in the quality of life. After the procedure, approximately 65% of the weight is lost in a 1-year. IT ensures that the operation gives the desired result. Another important outcome of sleeve gastrectomy operations is decreasing the eating and drinking habits you did before. In this way, the feeling of hunger can be kept to a minimum. In addition to the direct benefits of sleeve gastrectomy operation, other health problems can be eliminated indirectly. Many issues such as diabetes, liver diseases, joint pain are minimized by sleeve gastrectomy operation.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery?

In a study published in 2020, the advantages and disadvantages of Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery were stated scientifically. The benefits of this process are as follows:

• Elimination of mental problems caused by obesity,

• Helping individuals to improve their clinical physiological parameters,

• Helping to treat many obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, liver disorders, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, etc.

• Providing faster healing in diseases unrelated to obesity (gout, birth risks, musculoskeletal pain, urinary problems, etc.).

The disadvantages of sleeve gastrectomy operation, expressed in the study, can be summarized as follows;

• Inadequate weight loss is a possible outcome.

• Undesired results (complications and death) can be seen,

• Nutritional and metabolic complications can be seen. Especially B12, iron, calcium, and vitamin D.

• Early complications such as pulmonary embolism, bleeding, and infection can be seen.