Bariatric surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
A laparoscopic operation that removes 75% of the stomach, leaving a tube-like sleeve. The most common bariatric procedure in Saudi Arabia.
Duration
60 – 90 minutes
Stay
2 nights
What to expect
The procedure, step by step.
01
Pre-op nutrition prep
02
General anaesthetic
03
Five keyhole incisions
04
Liquid then puree diet for 4 weeks
Recovery
Office work in 2 weeks; full activity by 6 weeks.