Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Also known as the gastric sleeve procedure, sleeve gastrectomy is available for patients seeking to overcome severe obesity. About three-quarters of the stomach is removed, leaving a pouch in the shape of a banana or tube, which restricts food intake and results in long term weight loss. Health benefits include increased mobility, improved respiratory function and longer life expectancy. Patients tend to go home within one or two days after surgery.
Typical Minimum Cost of Sleeve Gastrectomy (based on national averages):
$25,000.00
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Typical Maximum Cost of Sleeve Gastrectomy (based on national averages):
$45,000.00
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National Average Cost of Sleeve Gastrectomy:
$35,000.00
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Time Required for Sleeve Gastrectomy:
Approximately one hour
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Is Sleeve Gastrectomy an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Inpatient
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What are the Side Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Vomiting, diarrhea, and dumping syndrome (also known as rapid gastric emptying, and caused when patients eat food too fast, causing the food to pass through the stomach and into the intestine undigested).
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How Long do Sleeve Gastrectomy results last?
Sleeve Gastrectomy lasts forever and is non-reversible.
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Will my insurance company cover Sleeve Gastrectomy?
As a bariatric procedure, sleeve gastrectomy may be covered fully or partially by your insurance provider.
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What types of anesthesia is necessary for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
General anesthesia.
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What else is Sleeve Gastrectomy referred to as?
Stomach stapling, bariatric surgery
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$25,000.00
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Typical Maximum Cost of Sleeve Gastrectomy (based on national averages):
$45,000.00
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National Average Cost of Sleeve Gastrectomy:
$35,000.00
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Time Required for Sleeve Gastrectomy:
Approximately one hour
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Is Sleeve Gastrectomy an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Inpatient
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What are the Side Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Vomiting, diarrhea, and dumping syndrome (also known as rapid gastric emptying, and caused when patients eat food too fast, causing the food to pass through the stomach and into the intestine undigested).
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How Long do Sleeve Gastrectomy results last?
Sleeve Gastrectomy lasts forever and is non-reversible.
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Will my insurance company cover Sleeve Gastrectomy?
As a bariatric procedure, sleeve gastrectomy may be covered fully or partially by your insurance provider.
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What types of anesthesia is necessary for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
General anesthesia.
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What else is Sleeve Gastrectomy referred to as?
Stomach stapling, bariatric surgery
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