Mechanism of action
PERMANENT restriction of the patient's stomach volume. Contributes in modifying dietary habits. It produces a decrease in food intake, early satiety, weight loss and a reduce in body mass.
Indications
BMI 30-40
Procedure Duration
90 minutes. General anaesthesia.
Hospital Stay
1 day
Return to normal activity
7 days
Monitoring
Monitoring during 2 years after the surgery conducted by our medical team. Afterwards, annual monitoring
Pros
Surgery without cuts in the stomach. Safer than gastric sleeve or bypass. More effective than restrictive endoscopic techniques.
Cons
Produces less restriction and less decrease in appetite than gastric sleeve
Risks for complications
Low complication rate. Risk similar to an appendicitis
Grade of recommendation with available scientific evidence
High. Approved by the American FDA and Spanish SECO.
Results
Loss of 50-60% overweight after 9 months.
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