Sleeve Gastrectomy
Approximately 75-80% of the stomach is removed and reshaped into a tube. The most popular bariatric surgery method.
What Is Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure in which approximately 75-80% of the stomach is removed, leaving behind a small, banana-shaped stomach. This procedure both restricts food intake and reduces the hunger hormone ghrelin, providing lasting weight loss. It is the most preferred bariatric surgery method worldwide.
Why Choose Op. Dr. Mustafa Erol?
- 35+ Years of Experience
- 8,000+ Successful Operations
- SRC Certified Surgeon
- Personalized Care
Benefits
- Loss of 60-70% of excess weight
- Reduced hunger sensation (the hormone ghrelin decreases)
- Improvement or remission of Type 2 diabetes
- Resolution of sleep apnea
- Control of high blood pressure
- Reduction of joint pain
- Improved quality of life
Who Is a Suitable Candidate?
- Those with a BMI of 30 and above
- Those with a BMI between 35 and 39.9 with accompanying comorbidities
- Those who have been unsuccessful with diet and exercise
- Those able to tolerate surgical risks
- Those ready to commit to lifestyle changes
Recovery Process
A week-by-week overview of your post-operative recovery process.
Possible Risks
- Staple line leak (0.5-1%)
- Bleeding risk (<1%)
- Risk of infection
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Gastric stricture (stenosis)
Our Measures for Your Safety
- Multidisciplinary pre-operative evaluation: comprehensive examination and laboratory screening by surgical, anesthesia, internal medicine, and nutrition specialists
- Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach to minimize tissue trauma, bleeding, and recovery time
- International-standard practice under SRC Master Surgeon accreditation
- Continuous vital monitoring throughout surgery with modern anesthesia and device infrastructure
- Post-operative intensive care availability, nursing follow-up, and early mobilization protocol
- Long-term follow-up: vitamin/mineral monitoring, nutritional counseling, and regular check-up appointments
The risks listed above are theoretically possible in any surgical procedure, and we share them transparently. Op. Dr. Mustafa Erol's 35+ years of experience, more than 8,000 successful operations, and SRC Master Surgeon accreditation enable early recognition and effective management of these complications. Proper candidate selection and patient-specific planning are the cornerstones of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most commonly asked questions and answers about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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