Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Uses and Benefits
Vertical banded gastroplasty was once considered as the most common weight loss procedure. However, it is already waning in popularity as of lately since there are now other types of procedures like stomach bypass surgery. If an individual considering a weight loss procedure is not qualified to undergo stomach bypass operation due to gastric bypass complications, then he might be assessed for undergoing vertical banded gastroplasty.
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is another name for the surgery and is done by creating a small vertical pouch in the stomach such that the amount of food that enters the stomach is limited. This pouch is made by stapling the stomach vertically near the person’s esophagus. A band is used to seal the opening between the vertical pouch and the rest of the stomach. Because of the size of the pouch, the patient feels full quickly when they eat.
Vertical banded gastroplasty is done with general anesthesia and a person undergoing this procedure should expect to stay in the hospital for 4 – 5 days. However, if the procedure is done laparoscopically, a patient may expect a shorter hospital stay.
Benefits of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Here are some proven benefits of the vertical banded gastroplasty procedure:
- The normal digestive processes keep going since the stomach is not bypassed; rather, the amount of food that enters is restricted.
- The procedure can be reversed and is not a difficult operation, which means lesser risks for complications.
- Religious compliance to a bariatric diet is needed for a successful maintenance of weight loss.
- A lot of serious complications of being overweight may improve or disappear after vertical banded gastroplasty such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, incontinence and joint pains.
- With this procedure, the rate of nutritional deficiencies is lower than other kinds of weight loss methods.
Uses of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
- Studies show that vertical banded gastroplasty is performed primarily for obese people to lose weight and easily maintain a healthy weight. People who have a BMI of more than 40 or are 100 lbs overweight are the best candidate for the procedure. Individuals who have BMIs of 35 may be considered for the operation if they have a weight-related problem like diabetes.
For other weight loss operations, it is vital that people who belong to the morbidly obese category be able to discuss it extensively with their doctor so that they understand vertical banded gastroplasty, the risks involved, the gastric bypass cost and the expected results.
Individuals who have tried all ways to lose weight but to no avail, surgery can be a life-changing option that can let you lose all the extra weight and to live a healthy lifestyle.
Risks of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Aside from the typical risks of any surgery using general anesthesia, the risks of the procedure are:
- Leaking or rupture around the stapled area of the stomach
- Slippage and/or breakdown of the staple or band after some time
- Nausea, vomiting in cases of overeating
- Stretching of the pouch happens when a patient continues overeating. This stretching can happen slowly, therefore defeating the main purpose of undergoing vertical banded gastroplasty.
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