Sleeve gastrectomy
Eine effektive Methode zur Bekämpfung von starkem Übnergewicht
Die Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as gastric sleeve surgery or vertical gastrectomy, is a surgical procedure increasingly used to treat severe obesity. During this operation, a significant portion of the stomach is removed to create a tube-like structure that retains about 15% of its original volume. This drastic intervention leads to a substantial reduction in food intake and significant weight loss for the patient.
The procedure is typically performed laparoscopically, involving small incisions in the abdomen. Through these small incisions, a laparoscopic instrument with a camera is inserted, allowing the surgeon to view the inside of the stomach while reducing its size.
Preparation for sleeve gastrectomy involves thorough medical examination to ensure the patient is suitable for the procedure. This often includes blood tests, imaging such as ultrasound or endoscopy, and a comprehensive assessment of the patient's nutrition and exercise habits.
During the surgery, the majority of the stomach is removed, and the remaining part is reshaped into a narrow tube. While the operation itself takes approximately 1 to 2 hours, it typically requires a hospital stay of 1 to 3 days for adequate monitoring and recovery.
Postoperative recovery involves a specialized diet consisting of liquids and soft foods while the stomach heals. Over time, the diet transitions to solid foods, with emphasis on small portions and a healthy, protein-rich diet.
Sleeve gastrectomy offers numerous benefits, including rapid and significant weight loss, improvement or resolution of obesity-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and reduction in hunger and cravings for large meals.
However, there are risks and considerations associated with the surgery, including potential complications such as infections and bleeding, the need for long-term dietary changes and regular medical check-ups, and the dependence of long-term success on the patient's healthy lifestyle.
Overall, sleeve gastrectomy is an effective tool for treating severe obesity in patients for whom other weight loss methods have been unsuccessful. Comprehensive consultation with an obesity surgery specialist is crucial to understanding the pros and cons of the operation and determining suitability as a candidate.
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Wird in der Regel laparoskopisch durchgeführt
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Kleine Einschnitte im Bauch
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Einführung eines laparoskopischen Instruments mit Kamera zur Betrachtung des Mageninneren
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Entfernung des größten Teils des Magens, der verbleibende Teil wird zu einem schmalen Schlauch geformt
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Dauer: ca. 1-2 Stunden
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Krankenhausaufenthalt: 2-3 Tage zur Überwachung und Erholung