Gastric sleeve surgery involves reducing the size of your stomach. The aim is to restrict the stomach capacity, without affecting its function. As a result, the amount of food that can be eaten is reduced overall.

Gastric Sleeve Operation has been proven to be a cure or remission of co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, and many more.

This surgeries is a preference for many as it has many advantages:

1 – A relatively short hospital stay

2- Requires no rerouting of the food stream

3-  Causes favorable changes in gut hormones that suppress hunger, reduce appetite and improve satiety!

Dr. Hussam has been offering lap. gastric sleeve surgery in Dubai for years and will be best to advise whether this is the most suitable option for you.

How it works

The doctor will make several small incisions in your abdomen and perform your surgery using a special keyhole, or laparoscopic instruments.

During the weight-loss procedure, up to three-quarters of the stomach is surgically removed along the greater curvature-  with the new stomach taking the shape of a narrow tube, or sleeve.

Risks and Complications

Gastric sleeve, overall, is considered safe when compared to other commonly performed surgeries, but as is the case in all surgeries, a gastrectomy has its risk profile and possible complications. The main complication associated with sleeve gastrectomy surgery is occasional leakage or breakdown of the gastric contents from the staple line that secures the divided stomach. Any possible complication will be discussed with you prior to surgery.