The procedure comprises removing 2/3 of the stomach on the left side using laparoscopic methods and endoscopic staplers. As a result, the stomach takes on a tube-like form (similar to a hockey stick), restricting the stomach’s capacity to store food. The entire process is carried out after the patient has been given anaesthesia, and because he is unconscious during the procedure, he experiences no discomfort.

Who should opt for this procedure and
why is it performed?

>> People who eat a lot of food, are 30 kg overweight, or have a BMI of more than 32 and suffer from co-morbidities.

What are the benefits of going through with the procedure?

The following are some of the procedure’s advantages:
  -A 60-70 percent weight loss is assured.
– The ability to manage related co-morbidities improves.
– This is an option for those who aren’t eligible for malabsorptive or other combination therapies.

How does this procedure aid in
weight loss?

This is a restrictive surgery that substantially reduces the size of the stomach, reducing the stomach’s ability to retain food, leading in a decrease in appetite and, as a result, the individual consumes less food. The procedure also reduces the release of ghrelin, the “hunger hormone,” which causes a decrease in appetite and, as a result, weight loss. Many studies have shown that the benefits of this strategy may last up to three years and that it can help you lose a lot of weight