Stomach Stapling Surgery
Stomach Stapling Surgery is one of the surgeries that over weight people need to get it and they are people who their weight is over 100 kg. This surgery suits who suffer from obesity and he did not find a solution by diets and sports. A lot of patients get rid of their over weight thanks to this surgery. It helps person to follow healthy diet and reduce food portions.
To explain, this surgery depends on reducing stomach size and also controls the ability of stomach to stretch. In addition, it suppress hunger hormones and keep digestion process. It`s performed through stapling the stomach into two parts without separating them. Stomach size becomes smaller than the original size in the rate of no less than 1/10, and a small hole 1.2 cm diameter. Thus stomach size will be reduced significantly, and after this surgery patient can eat only three quarters of cup of food and it must chew food very well. When patient try to eat more food he will feel nausea and need to vomiting, and excessive in eating food will lead to stomach stretching again to accommodate more food.
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The Latest Types of Stomach Stapling Surgery
Gastric banding this technique is performed through placing a band that can changed by laparoscope. Through also placing gastric balloon which control stomach size. It`s one of the simplest techniques, but it does not suits who suffer from obesity. It does not depend on removing any part from the stomach where it only makes small passage in the upper part of the stomach to allow to small amounts of food to enter the stomach.
Sleeve longitudinal gastrectomy which is called gastrectomy. It`s performed through removing a big part form the stomach up to 25% from the original size of the stomach. A small part is only left to limit the amount of food. Patient will lose 33% to 80% of his over weight after the surgery.
Vertical banded gastroplasty and this surgery is a mixture between banded and stapling. This technique is performed through opening a hole in the stomach. This hole a band passed through this hole, as a result the stomach will not stretch again. This operation, person can lose 50% to 60% from his over weight through one year after the surgery.
Roux-en-Y, and this surgery helps lose almost 60% to 70% from patient over weight. But this technique has serious complications and patient can gain weight again.
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The Latest Stomach Stapling Surgery Tools
The first type is smart stapler and it is one of the staplers that doctor must first to determine the stomach thickness and the part that need to be stapled. The second type is electric stapler which is also called GST, and is used to cut the excess tissue of the normal range of the stomach. This is performed by installing the stapler on both sides then press on it.
How Is It Performed in 2024?
- Often this surgery is performed under full anesthesia.
- Doctor opens small incisions do not exceed a few centimeters.
- The doctor inserts laparoscope and through small video camera the surgeon can perform the surgery.
The Candidates of Stomach Stapling Surgery
- People who have body mass more than 40, and also people whose weight is more than 100kg.
- Who suffer from obesity and sports and diets did not provide them any solutions.
- Patient must not be over than 60 years and must not be less than 18 years.
- Patients have to be ready to follow healthy diet after the surgery to make the surgery success.
- It`s suitable for who suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Stomach Stapling Pros
- This surgery does not need to open abdomen or leave any scars, and this surgery does not need long time.
- Besides this surgery suppress appetite, stomach stapling considers less dangerous than other weight loss surgeries.
- Also, this surgery is really effective n losing weight and get consistent body.
Side Effects of Stomach Stapling
- It is probably to cause this surgery a decrease in blood sugar, and also low blood pressure.
- This surgery can cause problems in the heart, and can cause blood clots.
- Besides, it can cause problems in breathing during sleep, and also reduce cholesterol level.
- Some cases can suffer from gallstones, some side effects of the surgery is getting pneumonia.
- Patient also can get infection after surgery, also this surgery can cause gallbladder problems.
- In some cases, a strong reflux in esophagus can occur.
- If patient does not follow healthy diet, he will get anemia and malnutrition.
- Some patients suffer from dehydrated, and also suffer from bloating and stomach gases because of drinking milk.
Tips Before Stomach Stapling
- First, doctor must know the historical health of the patient.
- Patient must do some x- rays to check his public health.
- If person have any sensitivity towards any medication he must tell the doctor.
- Also, if patient takes any medication regularly, he must tell the doctor.
- Quit taking any medication that causes blood flow like aspirin.
- You must fast before the surgery with 8 hours, and also patient must quit smoking before the surgery.
After Stomach Stapling
- Doctor must ensure patient blood pressure, pulse, and sugar.
- Patient often stays at hospital for several days.
- It is important to walk to prevent blood clots.
- Doctor will often prevent any fluids from the patient except through solutions only.
- After 2 days you can eat soups or juices, and doctor may prescribes some painkillers.
- You have to keep the surgery area, and you have to making breathing exercises that is suitable for you.
- If you feel exhausted, cough, or breathing problems.
- You have to consult the doctor, you must not lift any heavy things not to press on stomach muscles.
- Also, if you feel any redness or swelling or bleeding or serious pain in surgery areas, you must consult the doctor immediately.