Gastric Sleeve Surgery

In sleeve gastrectomy surgery, technically approximately 80-85% of the stomach is removed vertically. Therefore, after the surgery, a stomach volume of approximately 100-150 cc remains. This allows patients to eat less. However, a specific hormone called ghrelin is released in the removed part of the stomach. Since a large part of the stomach is disabled after sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the level of ghrelin hormone, also known as the hunger hormone, decreases significantly; The patient feels full faster. In this way, patients' appetite decreases, which helps them reduce their eating habits. The patient does not have to deal with the constant feeling of hunger compared to the past. Thus, weight loss begins immediately after surgery. The hospital stay for sleeve gastrectomy surgeries, which can be performed using laparoscopic or robotic surgical techniques, is 1-2 days. After the surgery, patients can return to their daily lives within 3-4 days. The weight loss rate achieved after sleeve gastrectomy surgery reaches approximately 70-75% at the end of the first year by applying a correct bariatric nutrition program. This weight loss rate is extremely satisfactory for patients.