An innovative new surgical solution for people who are morbidly obese, defined as having a body mass index over 40, is the sleeve gastrectomy. In this procedure, the stomach is permanently reduced to a fraction (10-15%) of its original size. Performed with minimally-invasive laparoscopy, the sleeve gastrectomy, also known as the vertical gastrectomy, is a
permanent weight loss solution. It has several advantages over other bariatric weight loss options.

The Sleeve Advantage

One major advantage of sleeve gastrectomy is that it also removes stomach cells that produce the hunger hormone, ghrelin. By drastically reducing ghrelin production, the patient’s
appetite and sensation of hunger is dramatically reduced or eliminated.
Other advantages:

• No intestinal bypass or foreign body required
• No adjustments needed
• Weight loss equal to or better than bypass or band
• Safest for patients over 400 pounds
• Leaves intestinal tract intact
• Allows normal stomach function

At Advanced Laparoscopic Associates, our team is dedicated to helping people achieve their weight-loss goals. We use the latest, most effective techniques and procedures to help patients achieve and maintain optimal results. For more information on weight-loss surgery or to schedule an appointment, call us today at 201.646.1121 or use our online Request an Appointment form. To sign up for an upcoming seminar, please go to Seminar Sign-up.

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