Information about Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

 

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The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy:

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) is a type of new weight loss surgery, and the results have been very exciting. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy may be a good option for individuals who are either extremely overweight or whose medical condition would rule out other forms of surgery. If you are looking into weight loss surgery you more than likely know all about lap band surgery and gastric bypass surgery, but did you know that Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco (LAPSF) has the world’s largest experience of sleeve gastrectomies (more than 1500 procedures)!

Why choose the Vertical Gastrectomy?

• No intestinal bypass
• No foreign body
• Most effective for BMI 30-55 kg/M2
• Safest for very high BMI patients
  (greater than 400 pounds)

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is a new bariatric procedure that offers an excellent alternative to both gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding. Perhaps the biggest advantage of the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy lies in the fact that it does not involve any bypass of the intestinal tract so that patients do not experience the complications of intestinal bypass including intestinal obstruction, osteoporosis, anemia, vitamin deficiency and protein deficiency.
This procedure is also known by other names like vertical gastrectomy, vertical gastroplasty, vertical gastronomy, greater curvature gastrectomy, parietal gastrectomy, gastric reduction, and sleeve gastroplasty. Related to the long-standing ‘duodenal switch’ procedure, this particular form of bariatric surgery is in fact a vertical sleeve gastrectomy to which a duodenal switch (intestinal bypass) is added.
The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is becoming the preferred choice for many patients seeking surgical weight loss. Because of their world renown expertise, patients travel from all over the U.S. and Canada to find LAPSF’s weight loss doctors in San Francisco.
We have performed more than 1500 vertical gastrectomies dating back to 1999 in our San Francisco Weight Loss Center. Important facts about the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy:

• The portion of the stomach that produces the hormone that stimulates hunger (Ghrelin) is removed.
• The stomach is reduced in volume but tends to function normally.
• No dumping syndrome because the pylorus is preserved.
• Minimizes the chance of an ulcer occurring so the use anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, Motrin, Aleve and ibuprofen should not be a problem.
• No intestinal bypass and therefore little chance of nutritional deficiencies
• Most of our patients with BMI between 30-50kg/M2 achieve their goal weights within 9-12 months after surgery.
• Safer alternative for high body weight (>400 pound) or medically high-risk patients.
• No foreign body or implanted devices.
• Can be done Laparoscopically in virtually all patients.
• 99% leave the hospital within one day.
• Out of region and out of state patients can return home in 5 days.

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