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Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy (or Gastric Sleeve)
- Most-performed type of bariatric surgery in the U.S.
- Minimally invasive procedure reduces stomach size, helping you eat less and lose weight
- Not reversible
- Popular procedure because it results in less hunger, enabling better food choices, stabilizing the metabolism and promoting a healthier lifestyle
- Safe and effective procedure with little risk of complications
How it Works
- Surgery is performed with a one-night stay in the hospital, with most patients returning home the following day
- Most patients can sit up soon after surgery with little to no discomfort
- Removes 80% of the stomach, leaving a narrow "sleeve-like" section about the size and shape of a small banana
- The "new" small stomach holds about 4-5 ounces of food at one time, reducing food consumption, which results in weight loss
- Digestion and absorption of food and nutrients is not affected
Results
- Most patients see 20-25% weight loss after surgery
