What is Tube Stomach Surgery? 

Tube Stomach Surgery is generally known as stomach reduction surgery. Known as “Sleeve Gastrectomy” in the medical language, it is among the popular surgical applications worldwide. Gastric sleeve surgery, which was performed with the open method in the 90s, is now performed with the closed method and laparoscopic surgery. The laparoscopic surgery method is considered a significant breakthrough in the medical world. Gastric sleeve surgeries performed with this method leave less scars. It has been the preferred method because of the shorter postoperative hospital stay.

What is Obesity?

Obesity is a disorder that causes health problems in individuals due to excessive fat accumulation. According to the research of WHO, the obesity range is; over 30 obese, over 40 morbidly obese, and over 50 super obese.

What is the appropriate weight range for sleeve gastrectomy surgery?

People with a body mass index of 35, 40, and above, who have diseases caused by obesity, or who have no discomfort despite having a body mass index of 40 and above, are suitable for sleeve gastrectomy surgery.

What Diseases Does Obesity Cause?

Obesity, which is one of today’s diseases, causes many diseases and reduces the quality of life of people, so it is among the diseases that shorten the lifespan. It is known to cause diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep apnea, blood pressure, and many diseases.

How is Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Performed?

 Gastric sleeve surgery is performed under anesthesia. It is applied with the laparoscopic method, one of the newest techniques. A single or more than one hole is made in the abdomen. Since these holes are tiny, they do not constitute an aesthetic concern. A calibration tube is placed at the stomach entrance, and this tube only sizes the stomach esophagus. The reason for placing a calibration tube is not to make the stomach too small during the surgery. In this way, excessive narrowing and obstruction do not occur while the stomach is reduced.

After precautions are taken, the stomach is cut with special cutting and closing tools. After the stomach reduction process is completed, the calibration tube is removed. 

Is There an Age Limit for Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery?

Individuals under 18 who have not completed their brain and personal development are not suitable for sleeve gastrectomy surgery. However, sleeve gastrectomy surgery may be thought for a very small group comprising children with difficulty in losing weight or exceeding the obesity limit and, therefore, having some metabolic problems. 

Except for this exceptional case, sleeve gastrectomy surgery is not performed on people younger than 18 and over 65 years old.

What is a Gastric Balloon?

Gastric balloon, one of the non-surgical weight loss methods, is a temporary weight loss method applied by an endoscopic method. The gastric balloon should be replaced or removed 6 months after installation.

The gastric balloon procedure is a procedure that helps you reduce your portions. It also makes you feel full. In this way, it is easier to lose weight by consuming less food. 

How is Gastric Balloon Applied?

A gastric balloon does not cover a surgical procedure. It is placing a deflated balloon into the stomach and filling it in the stomach with the endoscopic method.

The gastric balloon cannot be applied in pregnancy, gastric hernia, or stomach ulcer cases. Complications such as nausea, pain, ulcers, or stomach bleeding, although very rare, may occur after the gastric balloon procedure.

What is Stomach Botox

Stomach Botox is a procedure applied by an endoscopic (non-surgical) method. By injecting botulinum toxin into the stomach muscles, it is aimed to slow down stomach movements. After this process, a feeling of satiety occurs, and thus individuals lose weight. Stomach botox takes an average of 20 minutes. The patient is put to sleep accompanied by an anesthesiologist. After the procedure, the patient remains under observation for 1-2 hours and does not require hospitalization.

Who Is Good for Stomach Botox?

Stomach botox is a new non-surgical technique for individuals who want to lose weight. However, it is not recommended for patients with a body mass index over 40. Stomach Botox is applied to overweight people between 10 and 20 kilos who are not successful in losing weight with diet and exercise.

Are There Any Side Effects of Stomach Botox? 

Botulinum toxin has been used in medicine for a long time. It is a procedure that specialist physicians should perform in the field. Since it is a simple technique performed without surgery, the literature reported no harm. This application is not recommended for people with allergies or muscle diseases.