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Sleeve Gastrectomy

Meaning

Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure, typically performed laparoscopically, that involves removing a large portion of the stomach, specifically the greater curvature, leaving behind a narrow, tube-like gastric sleeve. This procedure is a highly effective bariatric intervention for severe obesity, but its profound clinical impact extends significantly into the hormonal health space. The dramatic weight loss achieved is largely mediated by substantial changes in gut-derived hormone secretion, leading to rapid improvements in insulin sensitivity and the resolution of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic syndromes. It is a powerful metabolic surgery that re-engineers the gut-endocrine axis.