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.
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• 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.
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• 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. 

Reference information: http://www.obesitysurgery.com.hk/english.html
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