Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a method recommended mainly for patients with a BMI between 35 and 40 and who have diseases secondary to obesity, such as hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or type 2 diabetes. This surgery is also beneficial for patients with a higher BMI, especially if their obesity is accompanied by significant risk factors that prevent other, more advanced surgeries. Often a multi-stage treatment is used in such cases, and a sleeve gastrectomy is recommended as the first stage. After adequate weight reduction, risk factors are reduced, so the second stage, which is most often gastric bypass, may be considered. Sleeve resection is also a good solution for people diagnosed with bowel diseases, or who have undergone bowel surgery in the past, and likely have post-operative adhesions inside the abdomen. This type of surgery is also recommended for young or elderly patients. The procedure is generally not recommended for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The procedure involves removing a part of the stomach and shaping it so that the patient can only consume small amounts of food before feeling satisfied, which allows for rapid weight loss. As part of the surgical treatment of our bariatric patients at Szpital na Klinach, we provide the expertise of a bariatrician, dietician, and psychologist throughout their entire treatment period to ensure a comprehensive medical support network and the best possible outcomes.