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Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) vs Mini Gastric Bypass

Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)Mini Gastric Bypass
Categoryweight-lossweight-loss
Cost (USD range)$4,000–$15,000Varies by clinic
Average recovery (days)210
Typical sessions10
Complication rate5.00%—
Revision rate5.00%—
Anaesthesiageneral—
Documented risks6 entries—
Registry-listed clinics3 clinics0 clinics

Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)

Sleeve gastrectomy removes approximately 80% of the stomach laparoscopically, creating a tube-shaped stomach that restricts food intake and reduces hunger hormones. It is one of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures worldwide. The procedure is irreversible and requires lifelong dietary changes.

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Mini Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass surgery refers to a technique in which the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower "remnant" pouch, where the small intestine is rearranged to connect to both. Surgeons have developed several different ways to reconnect the intestine, thus leading to several different gastric bypass procedures (GBP).

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