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gastric sleeve surgery details

The main objective of sleeve gastrectomy is to decrease the Ghreline Hormone by making Fundus part of stomach smaller. Once fundus part is cut out, appetite decreases and the patient eats less than before.

Gastric Sleeve General Overview


Anesthesia

General

Duration of Intervention

2-5 Hours

Hospitalization

3 Nights

Definite Result

6-12 Months

Return to Social Life

6 Days

Return to Work

8 Days

Sports Activity Recovery

8 Weeks

Average Pain After 3 Days

1-2 *

*Pain rating scale: from 0 = absence to 5 maximum pain

Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)

In Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy), also known as stomach reduction surgery, the area called the big curvature (long and outer side) of the stomach is removed and the stomach is turned into a tube shape. Gastric Sleeve is the most commonly applied obesity surgery both in Turkey and in Europe. The main objective of Sleeve Gastrectomy is to decrease the Ghreline Hormone by making Fundus part of stomach smaller. Once Fundus part is cut out, appetite decreases and the patient eats less than before.

How Gastric Sleeve Surgery is performed?

Sleeve gastrectomy surgery is performed under general anesthesia and it is done laparoscopically which is closed method. During the procedure, the abdominal wall is not cut out, the operation is performed with special surgical instruments with a camera attached on the tip. In this way, recovery after surgery is faster.

Who can have Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

  • Patients that have BMI higher than 40kg/m2
  • Patients that have lower than 40kg/m2 of BMI and have side-illnesses such as hypertension, sleep apnea etc.
  • Patients that have 30-34,9kg/m2 BMI and diabetes out-of-control

Obesity interventions should not be considered as aesthetic surgeries that make the patient slimmer.

At what age one can have Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Stomach reduction surgery can be performed to people aged 18-65. The body mass index (BMI) values must be 35 and above in order to be a suitable candidate for such procedure.

Those at the age of 18 and under need to be examined by doctor and have to have an approval by their parents.

Those at the age of 65 and above have to be examined medically and the need of the surgery has to be discussed.

Is there any pain after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery is performed laparoscopically, by making small incisions in abdomen. These incisions are millimetric.

In laparoscopical surgeries muscle tissues are not cut or damaged, therefore patient does not experience so much pain after the surgery. He/she is prescripted painkillers just in case.

Those who undergo Gastric Sleeve Surgery can stand up and slowly walk the night of procedure and usually no pain occurs 2 days after.

How many days do I need to stay in the hospital after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

After the operation, patients stay in the hospital for 48-72 hours. This time period may change depending on the patient’s preoperation weight and additional diseases.

How should nutrition be after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

After the operation,

  • Liquid nutrients should be consumed in the first 2 weeks,
  • Soft and watery food between 2 and 4 weeks,
  • Solid/dry foods from the 5th week

Patients should consume at least 1.5-2lt of liquids daily. Patient especially should consume healthy foods rich in protein and poor in calories.

How much weight can be lost with Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Those who have Gastric Sleeve Surgery lose 60% of their excess weight in 5 years after surgery. This method is almost equivalent to gastric bypass (stomach bypass) in weight loss. Since absorption process is less than Gastric By-pass, constant vitamin and mineral support is required after Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery.

If Gastric Sleeve Surgery loses its effectiveness in the long term and the patient gain weight again, gastric bypass should be preferred as the next surgery method.

The rate of weight re-gain after Gastric Sleeve Surgery is around 15%. Even after the surgery, it is possible to become morbidly obese again with a probability of 5 -10%. For this reason, it is very important for the doctor and dietician to follow up the patient in order to prevent from gaining weight again.

What are the advantages of Sleeve Gastrectomy?

  • It is a surgical technique that provides very good results in average and morbidly obese patients.
  • Co-morbid diseases related with obesity such as hypertension, sleep apnea and diabetes tend to recover 70-80% after surgery.
  • This method does not require any intestine cut or removal
  • It does not change the funcion of stomach, it only cuts down the volume & space of it. Therefore patient can consume everything in small amounts.
  • The majority of patients lose 50% of their excess weight in the first six months after surgery.
  • By removing 75% of the stomach wall, Ghrelin hormone production which gives a feeling of hunger, is mostly eliminated as well and therefore the feeling of hunger is decreased.
  • As with surgeries that include a bypass of intestines, no mineral and vitamin absorption disorder which is important in elderly patients.
  • Better tolerance for sugar, and sugary foods.
  • There is nothing artificial located inside the body, therefore it is much more comfortable than Gastric Band.
  • Long term postoperative complications are very rare. Whereas, 25% in the gastric band and 10% in gastric bypass long term complications can occur.
Diseases Associated with Obesity Recovery Rate (%)
Asthma 72
Reflux Gastroesofagian (BRGE) 60
Hypertension 50
High Colesterol 77
Sleep Apnea 60
Osteoartrit in Junctions 75
Diabetes Type II 50-64
Depression 75
Diseases recovery rate table associated with obesity

There are multiple surgical options as a treatment for morbid obesity. Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most commonly used methods amongst them.

Your doctor will advice you the most suitable surgical options after evaluating your weight, co-morbid diseases and surgical risks. Your life will change in a few months. It is possible to return to life and a live freely from obesity.

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Gastric Sleeve Cost

Cost of Gastric Sleeve surgery depending on various factors. Such as the gastric sleeve operation technique, the experience of the doctor who will perform the Gastric Sleeve operation, and the hospital equipment. In the table below, you can see the comparison of the price of Gastric Sleeve operation between Turkey and other countries (USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, Poland, Mexico).

Country Cost of Gastric Sleeve
Turkey $3000 - $4200
United States of America $8500 - $33000
United Kingdom $9500 - $34000
Czech Republic $5500 - $7000
Poland $5000 - $7500
Mexico $6750 - $18000
Italy $8500 - $19500
Cost of Gastric Sleeve comparison table between Turkey and USA, UK, Europe

As can be seen price comparison table Gastric Sleeve operation cost in Turkey starting from $3000 and it's 60% more economical comparing with the prices in USA, United Kingdom and Europe. The cost of bariatric surgery in Turkey is lower than in the UK, USA and Europe, but the low operating costs does not mean that the quality of medical service is low quality. For this reason Gastric Sleeve one of most popular surgery in Turkey and nearly 40.000 Gastric Sleeve surgeries are performed in a year.

The main reasons why patients choose Turkey to have Gastric Sleeve surgery:

  • All Inclusive Package Price: The most important criteria that people who want to have a Gastric Sleeve operation look for and want in terms of price is clarity. Turkey has a price advantage compared to Europe, America or UK with its quality treatment, accommodation, transfer services and all-inclusive price. As TravelMEDI, we would like to remind you that within the Gastric Sleeve treatment, treatment costs (such as surgeon fee, medication fee, equipment fees, hospital fee, test fee), accommodation fee, transfer fees between the hospital and the hotel or the airport and the hotel are included in the operation price.
  • High Level Healthcare System: Turkey was one of the rare countries that did not experience a crisis in the health system even during the pandemic period, because it has large-scale and systematic health institutions (hospitals, number of experienced doctors, private clinics, well-equipped nurses and assistants). As TravelMEDI, we offer our patients the maximum health service at the most affordable prices in cooperation with experienced specialist doctors and highly equipped hospitals.
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Gastric Sleeve Reviews

Reviews of our patients who prefer TravelMEDI for Gastric Sleeve operation around the world and their Gastric Sleeve experience.

Rosa-Maria Saarela

21.09.2024

Kävin nenäleikkauksessa travelmedicin kautta ja kaikki meni hyvin jännityksestä huolimatta. Konsultti auttoi kaikissä kysymyksissä. Dr.Mustafa oli todella ammattitaitoinen. Lopputuloksesta tuli juuri sellainen mitä suunniteltiin. Suosittelen

Art Pro

02.07.2024

Chciałbym podziękować Pani Doktor oraz całemu personelowi za profesjonalizm i troskę. Po przeszczepie czułem się w dobrych rękach. Pani Doktor była nie tylko kompetentna, ale także wyjątkowo empatyczna. Personel był miły i pomocny, a Berat, który mnie wspierał, zasługuje na szczególne wyróżnienie. Jego wsparcie w całym procesie było bezcenne. Dziękuję!

FabioN

12.03.2024

Esperienza molto positiva, personale competente. Antonio in particolare mi ha seguito in modo eccellente aiutandomi anche oltre quando ho affrontato un imprevisto durante il viaggio.!

AmandatT1971

30.01.2024

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! My experience with Berat at TravelMEDI was exceptional from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble any questions I may have had were answered promptly and efficiently. The treatment I received was fantastic from my surgeon to the hospital staff who were outstanding the hospital and Hotel beat anything in the UK. Now home the care is still there with regular contact via Berat. I can’t thank Berat and TravelMEDI enough for their kindness.

Kim Parr

05.03.2024

Where do I start? I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From the beginning until the end, Travelmedi looked after myself, my husband and even our little girl. They made us feel so comfortable and respected.

I came over to Istanbul for a tummy tuck and liposuction after hating how I looked for many years. Having children left me with an overhang. I was introduced to Dr Mustafa Keskin who gave me the results I really wished for. He has given me the body I always wanted!! I am over the moon with how I look right now, it makes me emotional. He was so caring & calm and made me feel like I could trust him straight away. Thank YOU!!!

A special thank you has to go to the man behind the scenes.. Berat. What an absolute angel of a man. He has looked after us amazingly. He has been there to answer all of our questions, some silly questions, but also to help us feel comfortable in a country we have never been to before. We have developed a real friendship with Berat and we think that our experience wouldn’t have been as perfect as it has been, if Berat wasn’t with us. Thank YOU Travelmedi for the most wonderful experience. We will recommend to all of our family & friends. See you again in the future.

Kim, Ben & baby Millie xox

libbyelise

15.01.2024

I came to travel medi on a recommendation for a breast uplift and augmentation but being only 22 I was extremely nervous and it was my first surgery also. Berat was just amazing I cannot talk higher of him! He made the whole experience every single step as seamless as possible, I was given a whole itinerary and Berat still kept me updated and went through every step I did by my side. Every consultation appointment every time I had to leave the hotel he was there with us, he is so so lovely kind caring and any question or query(not that I had many) he answered almost immediately!

I went to a different surgeon than what I was supposed to but it was the best decision ever made. Professor Mustafa Keskin is top of the game and he was absolutely brilliant and went into so much detail about every single aspect of the surgery.

I was extremely nervous about having surgery but he was amazing. Berat was with me every step of the way till I was being wheeled down for surgery! When I woke up in the morning he was there for my release and accompanied me in the car back to the hotel.

Travel Medi is an amazing company to go with, from start to finish my whole process was completely seamless and stress free. They sort everything out so all you have to do is turn up! Every time we left the hotel for a consultation or blood work our driver was there to take us wait and pick us up. Berat is a credit to Travel Medi he’s an absolute diamond! Even now I am home he is still checking in to make sure I am ok!

Anna Maria Rossi

01.03.2024

Esperienza totalmente positiva. Tutto organizzato alla perfezione. Durante il soggiorno ad Istanbul sei sempre seguito da un’interprete della clinica, sempre disponibile per qualsiasi informazione. La dott.ssa Celin è davvero la migliore, la sua equipe medica è di altissimo livello, massima professionalità e serietà. Per non parlare della location SUPER!

Complimenti davvero a tutto lo staff! Durante l’intervento e nel post intervento, c’è un’interprete che ti segue e ti aiuta, nel mio caso Antonio, persona professionale gentilissimo e disponibilissimo per qualsiasi problema o dubbio. La clinica del Dott.ssa Celin è il massimo della professionalità, serietà e disponibilità.

Tutto perfetto!!

SUPER CONSIGLIATO!!

Loganking22

16.08.2023

From the very first contact made with travelmedi the service was amazing. They were so thorough with all their questions and as a mother allowing her child at 17 years old to under go any surgery never mind surgery in another country I say I had nothing to worry about. They made great contact right up to appointment. From the first greeting at airport until the last drop bk at airport to return was excellent service. And that wasn't the end they still made contact to see how her healing process was and I honestly would recommend them to anyone. The service in turkey was for a breast reduction and from her first appointment until her last the staff were so helpful pleasant and very caring.

Ирина

12.06.2022

Becca200393

14.08.2023

Honestly couldn't recommend anyone more. From start to finish I have been kept informed and reassured with everything. Any questions I had Berat answered quickly and made me feel very comfortable going forward with the surgery. I had the surgery less that a week ago and I am already massively happy with the results I have and can't wait till I am fully healed for the finished look! If anyone is unsure of travelling to Turkey or who to go with regarding surgey, TravelMedi is for sure the best!

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