✦ BARIATRIC SURGERY · LAPAROSCOPIC

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Q: Am I eligible for sleeve gastrectomy?

You may be eligible with a BMI 40+ or BMI 35+ with diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnoea. A thorough pre-operative assessment confirms individual suitability.

Q: Will I regain weight after surgery?

Most patients maintain 60–70% excess weight loss with dietary adherence, regular exercise, and 6-monthly metabolic review. Lifelong follow-up is essential.

Q: How long is the hospital stay?

Most patients are admitted for 2–3 days. Liquids begin on day one and walking starts the same day as surgery.

Laparoscopic removal of 80% of the stomach — restricting intake and reducing hunger hormones for sustained weight loss.

60–120 Min TREATMENT DURATION

2–3 Days CARE SETTING

Laparoscopic APPROACH

2–4 Weeks RECOVERY TIMELINE

What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Sleeve gastrectomy is the most widely performed bariatric procedure worldwide. Approximately 80% of the stomach is removed laparoscopically, creating a narrow sleeve. This dramatically reduces food intake and lowers levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, producing sustained weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions. Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi performs sleeve gastrectomy through 5 small keyhole incisions, drawing on international bariatric fellowship training. All cases are individually planned to achieve the best possible long-term metabolic outcomes.

Suitable for patients with BMI 40+, or BMI 35+ with Type 2 Diabetes who have failed sustained weight loss through diet and exercise.

How the Procedure Works

Pre-operative Assessment

BMI, blood tests, endoscopy, and psychological counselling confirm suitability and readiness for surgery.

Laparoscopic Access

Five small incisions (5–12 mm) placed. Camera and instruments inserted; stomach visualised under full magnification.

Gastric Sleeve Creation

80% of the stomach resected along a bougie using a laparoscopic linear stapler, creating a narrow tubular sleeve.

Staple Line Reinforcement & Leak Test

Staple line reinforced and tested intraoperatively with methylene blue or air under insufflation to confirm integrity.

Post-operative Programme

Liquid diet commenced on day one. Protein supplementation and 3-monthly metabolic review with weight and ghrelin monitoring.

Outcomes

60–120 MinTREATMENT DURATION

2–3 DaysCARE SETTING

LaparoscopicAPPROACH

2–4 WeeksRECOVERY TIMELINE

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Immediate reduction in hunger hormone ghrelin — naturally suppresses appetite
→60–70% expected excess weight loss at one year with dietary adherence
→Improves Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnoea in most patients
→Laparoscopic approach — 5 small incisions, 2–3 day stay, rapid recovery

Weight loss surgery is not about vanity — it is about reclaiming your health and your life. We plan every procedure individually to give each patient the best long-term result.

— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will I regain weight after surgery?+

How long is the hospital stay?+

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