What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?
A surgical weight-loss procedure is sleeve gastrectomy. Usually, this procedure is done laparoscopically, involving the insertion of tiny tools into the upper abdomen through various tiny incisions. Approximately 70% – 80% of the stomach is removed during sleeve gastrectomy, remaining a tube-shaped stomach.
What are the symptoms leading to doctor’s recommending – Sleeve Gastrectomy?
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Dry cough
- Bitter taste
- Discomfort in upper abdomen
Evaluations for Sleeve Gastrectomy
- X-rays
- Upper endoscopy
- Fasting blood sugar test
- Echocardiogram
- ECG
Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure
Nowadays the most sleeve gastrectomy is laparoscopically performed. Five or six tiny incisions are made in the abdomen and the surgery is performed with a video camera and lengthy tools positioned through these tiny incisions. Then the doctor forms a narrow sleeve, stapling the stomach vertical position and removing the longer curved portion of the stomach.
Estimated Costs
| Hospital | City | Cost of Evaluations | Cost of Surgery |
| Artemis Hospital | Gurugram | USD 600 | USD 6000 |
| BLK Hospital | New Delhi | USD 600 | USD 6600 |
| Apollo Spectra Hospital | New Delhi | USD 600 | USD 6000 |
| Jaypee Hospital | Greater Noida | USD 600 | USD 6600 |
| Global Hospital | Bengaluru | USD 600 | USD 6500 |
| Fortis Hospital | Mumbai | USD 600 | USD 7000 |
| Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital | Mumbai | USD 600 | USD 7000 |
