OBESITY SURGERY
Although there are many different definitions of obesity, it is simply that the person (or the individual) has more weight than it should be.
Diet and exercise practices are at the forefront in the treatment of obesity. In cases that cannot be resolved with diet and exercise programs, surgical treatment options can be planned.
Surgical treatment methods change and transform over time.
The surgical method should be determined by considering the nutritional habits and metabolic status of the patients.
Today, the prominent methods in Obesity Surgery are Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
In Sleeve Gastrectomy (Tube Stomach) surgery, approximately 2/3 of the stomach is removed and a banana-sized stomach remains.
Today, with the development and spread of laparoscopic (closed method) techniques, Sleeve Gastrectomy (Tube Stomach Surgery) has become the most applied bariatric surgery technique all over the world.
Iron and calcium deficiency can be seen after Gastric Bypass (RYGB) surgery.
Gastric Bypass surgery is more prominent in extremely obese individuals, which we call super obese.
The ease of learning in Obesity Surgery has a great role in the widespread use of the Sleeve Gastrectomy (Tube Stomach) procedure.
TUBE STOMACH SURGERY (Stomach Reduction Surgery)
Gastric sleeve gastrectomy (stomach reduction) surgery is separated from the organs around the stomach by entering through 4 or 5 holes opened into the abdomen with the help of a camera and other technical instruments under general anesthesia.
Then, the stomach part to be removed is separated with the help of a stapler and a stapler. The remaining stomach part is sutured against the risk of bleeding and opening. The stomach part to be removed is taken out through the small holes opened in the abdomen.
Sleeve gastrectomy (stomach reduction) surgery is a surgical procedure that takes approximately 1 hour. The patient can walk 3-4 hours after surgery.
Liquid food is given the day after the surgery. On the third day, the weight loss process is followed by being sent home under the control of a dietitian.
After 15 days of stomach reduction (tube stomach) surgery, normal nutrition is gradually started. It is recommended to start light-paced exercises.
Generally, ideal weight can be achieved within 6-8 months after gastric sleeve surgery.
In gastric sleeve and other obesity surgical applications, the ideal weight is usually reached in 1-3 years after the operation. However, if the right eating habits are not gained, it is possible to gain weight back.
