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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

The most commonly performed bariatric procedure worldwide.

About This Procedure

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy removes ~85% of the stomach through keyhole incisions, creating a narrow tube that limits food intake and reduces hunger hormones. Trained at the Centre of Excellence in Frankfurt, Germany.

Hospital stay: 2–3 days • 70% excess weight loss at 1 year

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

What to Expect

How It Works

  • 85% of stomach removed along greater curvature
  • Remaining sleeve holds 100–150ml
  • Ghrelin-producing cells removed — hunger reduced
  • Nerves & outlet valve preserved — normal digestion
  • Procedure takes 45–75 minutes

Recovery & Results

  • Hospital stay: 2–3 days
  • Normal activity in 4 days
  • 70% mean excess weight loss at 1 year
  • 55–65% diabetes remission
  • No dumping syndrome risk

Safety Profile

  • No intestinal rerouting required
  • Normal vitamin & mineral absorption
  • Leak rate: 1–2%
  • 4–5 small incisions (5–12mm)
  • Lifelong nutritional follow-up included

Why Patients Choose This Procedure

Most popular bariatric procedure worldwide
No intestinal rerouting
70% excess weight loss at 1 year
Ghrelin hormone removed
Hospital stay: 2–3 days
Normal activity in 4 days
Preserves normal nutrient absorption
Trained at Centre of Excellence, Frankfurt

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