2016年2月17日 星期三

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (2)

 





 

Benefits of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

  • Obvious weight loss: ~70-80% of the stomach will be removed thus significantly reduce stomach volume and induce a much earlier sense of satiety.
  • Effective diabetic control: with the reduced stomach volume and changes in hormones, such as increasing glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and peptide YY (PYY) for diabetes treatment that is stimulated by faster stomach emptying.
  • Reduced appetite: There is an immediate reduction in levels of the appetite stimulating hormone – Ghrelin, thus significantly reduce patient’s hunger sensation and appetite.

Risks of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

  • Low risk: overall mortality risk is <1%.
  • Irreversibility: once the greater curve of the stomach is removed, normal stomach anatomy cannot be reinstated.
  • Heartburn: patients may experience a higher incidence of reflux / heartburn following surgery. 





The information aims to provide educational purpose only.  Anyone reading it should consult Surgery Specialist before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.

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