Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Procedure

Best Surgery Turkey surgeons use two techniques in Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Istanbul: first one by making a large incision in the abdomen (an open procedure) or by making several small incisions and using small instruments and a camera to guide the surgery (laparoscopic approach). More than half of your stomach is removed, leaving a thin vertical sleeve, or tube, that is about the size of a banana. Surgical staples keep your new stomach closed. Because part of your stomach has been removed, this is not reversible.

Sometimes Sleeve Gastrectomy in Istanbul is part of a larger approach to weight loss done in several steps. If you need to lose a lot of weight before you have duodenal switch surgery, gastric sleeve surgery may help you.

Advantages of Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Istanbul

• The smaller stomach still functions normally, so you can tolerate most foods, just in small amounts
• Can later be converted to a Roux-En-Y gastric bypass, if desired
• Eliminates the upper portion of the stomach that produces hormones that stimulate hunger (ghrelin), so your appetite often lessens
• Less acid secretion, so less chance of an ulcer
• Because the intestine remains intact, less chance of intestinal obstruction (blockage), anemia, osteoporosis, and protein and vitamin deficiency
• No adjustments or foreign bodies that may cause obstruction, slippage or erosion

Post-op Care

Recovery after bariatric surgery is different for each person. Counseling by the dietitian, who’s experienced in treating patients after gastric restrictive operations. Your follow-up visits are  necessary to help recognize vitamin and iron deficiencies in the early stages of your weight loss so that appropriate treatment can be given.

First visit: Scheduled 2-3 weeks after bariatric surgery.

Second visit: Scheduled 4-5 weeks after bariatric surgery. A new solid diet is prescribed.

Quarterly visits: Scheduled at approximately 3 month intervals for the first year after the operation.

Annual / biannual visits: Scheduled at 6-12 month intervals after the first year. Follow-up will continue annually for an indefinite period of time.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost in Istanbul

Gastric Sleeve cost in Istanbul, Turkey is highly affordable when compared to other countries. That’s why many patients prefer Istanbul for their bariatric surgery procedures.

Sleeve Gastrectomy cost in Istanbul, Turkey depends on various factors such as:

• The patient’s age and medical condition
• The experience and expertise of the surgeon
• Hospitalization time
• Clinic or hospital chosen for the procedure