ROBOTIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

Sleeve gastrectomy is a bariatric ( weight-loss) surgical procedure that involves removing about 70-80% of the stomach, leaving an S-shaped stomach about the size and shape of a banana. Sleeve gastrectomy is sometimes called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. This procedure is typically performed minimally invasively with either a laparoscope or robotic technique, which involves placing small instruments through multiple small cuts in the upper part of the belly. 

Limiting the size of your stomach restricts the amount of food you are able to consume. In addition, the procedure prompts hormonal changes that assist with weight loss. These same hormonal changes also help relieve conditions associated with being overweight, such as high blood sugar ( type 2 diabetes ) high blood pressure or heart disease.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN DELHI  also shares that Sleeve gastrectomy is done to help us lose excess weight and reduce our risk of possibly life-threatening weight-related health conditions – including:

·       Heart disease.

·       High blood pressure.

·       High cholesterol.

·       Obstructive sleep apnea.

·       Type 2 diabetes.

·       Stroke.

·       Cancer.

·       PCOS and Infertility.

Who will benefit from sleeve gastrectomy? Who are the candidates for this surgery?

Those obese people who have a BMI more than 27.5 and any weight-related co-morbidities like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, knee pains, PCO, etc

Or

BMI more than 35 without any co-morbidities.

This surgery helps in sustained weight loss and is the gold standard in diabetes remission.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN DELHI  shares that during a robotic gastrectomy, surgeons make a few small incisions in the abdomen and are assisted by a robotic platform to help perform the surgery. The surgeon controls the console technology, making it more precise than traditional surgical instruments. A camera enables the surgeon to see inside the body while using highly state-of-the-art instruments to cut part of the stomach vertically into two sections. The larger section is removed and the remaining stomach is stapled shut, creating the sleeve.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN DELHI  shares that in a sleeve gastrectomy, no surgery is needed on the small intestine so food progresses naturally throughout the digestive system. Performed using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System, surgeons gain greater dexterity and visualization during the surgery. It’s a less invasive approach compared to traditional open surgeries.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN DELHI  shares that Patients benefit from robotic procedures –

·       Smaller incisions,

·       Less blood loss

·       Less chance of infection

·       Short hospital stay

·       Quick return to work

ROBOTIC-ASSISTED GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY GIVES EXTREMELY GOOD RESULTS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVE STARTED COVERING METABOLIC ( DIABETES ) SURGERY AS WELL AS BARIATRIC SURGERY.

Disclaimer – insurance company, its policies, duration of policy, amount of coverage, and many factors are considered by companies.