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2. Sleeve gastrectomy - Wikipedia

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   Sleeve gastrectomy or vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgical weight-loss procedure, typically performed laparoscopically, in which approximately 75 - 85% of the stomach is removed, [1] [2] along the greater curvature, [3] which leaves a cylindrical, or "sleeve"-shaped stomach the size of a banana.

3. ‘I Quit Yo-Yo Dieting And Lost 200 Pounds. Here’s How I Did It.’

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   With each move, I would resort to old habits and gain all the weight back, plus some. ... In November 2021, at 25 years old, I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

4. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve, is a surgical weight-loss procedure where the stomach size is reduced by the surgical removal of a large portion of the stomach, following along the major curve of the stomach. [2]

5. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty - Wikipedia

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   Unlike the surgical sleeve gastrectomy, the ESG does not appear to affect central appetite signaling through the hunger hormone, ghrelin. [29] This is thought to be because the surgical sleeve removes the fundus, the primary site of ghrelin production, and the relatively thinner-walled fundus is avoided in the ESG for safety concerns.

6. Management of obesity - Wikipedia

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   [8] [79] Marked weight loss occurs during the first few months after surgery, and the loss is sustained in the long term. Bariatric surgery, particularly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, have demonstrated effectiveness in promoting weight loss and improving diabetes outcomes among severely obese individuals.

7. Revision weight loss surgery - Wikipedia

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   Sleeve gastrectomy removes a large portion of the stomach, with the remaining portion reshaped to become tube-like or sleeve-shaped. This creates an increased sense of satiety and decreased hunger in patients, often leading to weight loss and improved health. [11]