Sleeve gastrectomy is typically considered as a treatment option for bariatric surgery patients with a BMI of 60 or higher. It is often performed as the first procedure in a two-part treatment. The second part of the treatment can be gastric bypass.
Studies have demonstrated that patients lost an average of 55% of their excess weight.* A clinical study on sleeve gastrectomy showed the below health benefits.
| Health Problem | Result After Sleeve Gastrectomy | |
| Resolved | Improved | |
| Type 2 Diabetes | 56% | 37% |
| High Blood Pressure | 49% | 29% |
| High Cholesterol | 43% | 38% |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | 60% | 33% |
| Source: Realize | ||
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*Source: Realize®* * *
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