During a Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG), 80% of the stomach is removed, freeing the stomach from surrounding organs.
What are the advantages of a SG procedure?
- Simple and short surgery time
- Can be performed in patients with high-risk medical conditions and is often the first step for patients with severe obesity
- Effective weight loss and improvement of obesity-related conditions
What are the risks of an SG procedure?
- Non-reversible
- May worsen or cause new onset of GERD
- Less impact on metabolism compared to bypass procedures
