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Stomach reduction surgery is a weight loss operation that reduces the size of the stomach by surgically removing or dividing a portion of the stomach. This surgery allows the person to feel full with less food, thus reducing their daily calorie intake. Stomach reduction surgery can be performed using a variety of techniques, but the most commonly used methods are:
- Sleeve Gastrectomy: In this method, a large portion of the stomach is removed, creating a narrow, tube-shaped stomach. Sleeve gastrectomy reduces the volume of the stomach by approximately 75%, which allows the person to feel full with less food. In addition, since the part of the stomach that secretes hunger hormones is removed, appetite also decreases.
- Gastric Bypass: In gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is reduced to create a small stomach pouch and a portion of the small intestine is connected to this pouch. This procedure reduces both the stomach volume and the absorption of nutrients, accelerating weight loss.
- Gastric Band: Adjustable gastric band divides the stomach into two separate sections with a band placed on the upper part of the stomach. The tightness of the band can be adjusted after surgery, allowing the person to feel full with less food.
- Who is Suitable for Gastric Reduction Surgery?
- Those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 and Above: Suitable for people with morbid obesity.
- Those with a BMI between 35-40 and Obesity-Related Health Problems: Also suitable for people with serious obesity-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
- Those Who Cannot Achieve Sufficient Weight Loss with Diet and Exercise: Provides a surgical solution for people who are unsuccessful with traditional weight loss methods.
