Gastric Sleeve Surgery Package | Obesity Clinic at Teknon Medical Center

9.90

Barcelona, Spain

Overview

Age group

Adults

Type of care

Inpatient

Method

Surgical

About the offer

Gastric sleeve surgery is an effective method of treating diseases associated with the problem of excess weight. The surgeon removes up to 75% of the stomach during the operation. Usually, the stomach of a healthy person has a volume of 1000 cm3. After the procedure, approximately 150-200 cm3 remains. That leads to the stomach taking the form of a tube or "sleeve" in which much less food can fit. As a result, a person feels full when taking five to six times smaller portions. In addition, removing part of the stomach reduces the hormone ghrelin in the blood, also called the "hunger hormone. "The gastric sleeve operation is performed under general anesthesia without major incisions (laparoscopically). After the anesthesia injection, the stomach is cut, and a long, thin sleeve is formed, resembling a banana in size and shape. The sleeve is created using a unique tube (probe), 1. 5-2 cm in diameter, placed in the stomach through the mouth. First, the stomach is sutured around this tube with special clips. Then, the remaining part of the stomach is removed through a small puncture in the anterior abdominal wall. The duration of this procedure is from 40 to 60 minutes. Weight loss after sleeve resection of the stomach occurs slowly and takes 7 to 8 months. It helps limit the stomach's capacity, causing the patient to eat less and feel full earlier. It is considered one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity, as it helps control appetite and satiety, facilitates significant weight loss, and makes it easier for the patient to modify their eating habits.

What’s included

Medical service

Examination

clinical history-taking
medical records review
physical examination
multidisciplinary patient assessment
consultation with a bariatric surgeon
consultation with an anesthesiologist
consultation with a nutritionist
consultation with a psychologist

Laboratory tests

complete blood count (CBC)
blood type test (ABO, Rh)
biochemical analysis of blood (kidney and liver function tests, electrolytes, glucose, lipid panel)
inflammation blood tests
coagulation studies
urinalysis

Diagnosis

ultrasound imaging of the abdomen
gastroscopy with sedation
electrocardiogram (ECG)
chest X-ray

Treatment

preoperative patient preparation
laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery
postoperative care
symptomatic treatment

Other

cost of essential medicines
cost of essential materials
general anesthesia
hospitalization
nursing service
discharge medical records
further recommendations

Distant service

telephone consultation with a surgeon
follow-up 24 months after surgery
dietary treatment and education
psychological treatment - behavioral therapy
lifestyle changes and physical exercise adapted to the limitations and needs of each patient

Extra add-ons

Local transportation

Airport transfer

Single room

Companion hospitalization

Hospital meals

AiroCare

AiroMedical support

Payment protection

Patient advocacy

Price match

Meet the provider

Dr. Jose Vicente Ferrer Valls

weight-loss surgery gastric band, bypass and sleeve gastrectomy by laparoscopy

9.90

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Why to choose us?

Thousand of operations

Our team reports 1,600 + successful surgeries performed, confirming exceptional experience.

Special follow-up during 24 months

For this purpose, our team establishes a protocol of intervention consultations and patient follow-up that lasts 24 months. In our support program, patients must exercise regularly according to their weight, age, and possible musculoskeletal limitations. In addition, they must follow the recommendations to change dietary habits and lifestyle. The patient must change their mentality, allowing them to truly "cure" obesity.

Unique & dedicated team

Directed by Dr. Jose Vicente Ferrer, Obesity Clinic brings together prestigious obesity surgeons, nutritionists, behavioral psychologists, expert anesthesiologists, diabetologist-endoscopists, post-bariatric plastic surgeons, etc.

Special surgical rooms

Obesity Clinic has high-tech operating rooms with the most advanced systems for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

Fast recovery

The high level of professional and technological qualification allows us to apply "Rapid postoperative recovery - Fast-Track" protocols with hospital stays of 24-48 hours and return to normal in 7 days.

Assess to robotic bariatric surgery

The Da Vinci Robotic Surgery program for obese patients is one of the first established in Spain in the field of private medicine and is personally directed by Dr. Jose Vte. Ferrer.

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Location

Carrer de Vilana, 12, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona, Spain

FAQ

When is the surgery indicated?

A patient with a BMI of over 35 is considered a candidate for this surgery, although other factors should also be considered. Patients with severe heart disease or a mental disorder that prevents them from understanding the surgery's complexity and committing to actively participate in the weight loss process with an overall change in habits are not candidates for this surgery. This operation is also not recommended in some patients with eating disorders.

When can I return to sport after the operation?

A gentle, progressive return to physical activity is recommended. Patients typically start to practice controlled sports after 3 or 4 months. After a year, patients feel much lighter and can usually practice sports. After a year or a year and a half, the patient reaches his or her definitive weight, although controls are required for at least 5 years.

How do I lose weight after?

Weight loss is faster in the first 6 months, losing 60-70% of the total target. The patient gains mobility, finds clothes easier, and increases his or her self-esteem.