¿What is a Gastric Sleeve?
Removal of an 80% of the patient's stomach, which is left as a tube-type form.
Mechanism of action
Patient's stomach volume shrinkage after removing 70-80% and extracting it from the body. Like any other bariatric surgery, it is helpful for modifyingin dietary habits and weightloss. It reduces food intake and produces early satiety.
Indications
BMI 35-45 and BMI>55-60
Procedure Duration
90 minutes.
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