Sleeve Gastrectomy in Warrensburg, MO

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Obesity can put you at risk for over 40 different diseases and medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and various orthopedic and mobility issues. If previous diets and weight-loss efforts haven’t produced healthy results, Sleeve Gastrectomy may be a viable answer.

Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that makes changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. During a Sleeve Gastrectomy, the surgeon removes a large portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller stomach with a reduced storage capacity. This causes patients to get full faster. This is an irreversible procedure and generally results in faster weight loss than gastric bypass. It is performed laparoscopically, meaning it is a minimally invasive method that requires smaller incisions than traditional open surgery leading to a shorter hospital stay, few complications, smaller surgical scars and less pain.

Sleeve Gastrectomy is a form of Bariatric Surgery performed at Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC). WMMC is dedicated to utilizing minimally invasive techniques.