Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy involves removing a large portion of the stomach in order to limit a patient’s food intake. The name of the procedure is not referring to any tool or implant—after sleeve gastrectomy, the stomach resembles more of a sleeve (or banana) than a bag. No bypass or malabsorption is involved, which limits the complications that can occur as a result of the procedure. With minimally invasive surgical tools, gastric sleeve operations allow patients to achieve weight loss and resolve hypertension, sleep apnea, and other co-morbidities tied to excessive weight.

Interestingly, sleeve gastrectomy was initially developed as a “staging” procedure for gastric bypass. It was originally used on patients who were too weak or old for a full bypass, with the expectation of finishing the bypass procedure 12 months after the sleeve surgery. However, surgeons found that after 9-12 months, patients had lost so much weight from the sleeve procedure that full bypass was no longer necessary. Today, it is used both as a standalone procedure and as a first step in a series of weight loss surgeries—offering adolescent, elderly, and fragile patients fewer complications.

Sleeve gastrectomy also provides weight loss for any aged patients who are extremely heavy, giving surgeons the option to pursue a full bypass at a later date. The weight loss from a sleeve procedure is almost as rapid as a gastric bypass, and might be the ideal solution for those who are unable or unwilling to handle a full gastric bypass. It is also ideal for patients who do not want the dietary effects of gastric bypass.

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Meet Our Team

Extensive background in weight loss surgery & thousands of procedures performed!

  • Jefferson R. Vaughan, MD

    Medical Director

    Our team of weight loss surgery specialists is led by Dr. Jefferson Vaughan, a veteran in bariatric medicine. Dr. Vaughan has personally performed thousands of laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures, and is indirectly responsible for tens of thousands more. His expertise is sought by medical experts nationwide, and he has trained over 36 teams around the world in his techniques. As a trainee under the first surgeon to ever perform a laparoscopic gastric bypass, Dr. Vaughan has always been on the forefront of bariatric medicine—and continues to benefit his patients with his skill and experience.

  • Jeanne Constable, RN, BSN, CGRN

    Bariatric Coordinator

    Jeanne brings more than 30 years of experience as a digestive health nurse. Her primary interest has always been digestive health. As a passionate advocate for health and wellness, she finds bariatrics an exciting and ever-evolving field of medicine. Bariatrics offers patients struggling with weight and health-related issues an opportunity to regain their health and improve their quality of life. Jeanne works personally with each patient to coordinate their plan of care so that they are fully prepared for surgery. After surgery, she ensures that patients receive ongoing support and education for optimal success. Jeanne provides quality care, education, counseling, resources and support services with kindness and compassion.

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Testimonials

Learn how bariatric surgery transformed their bodies and their lives!

  • "Before my weight loss, I couldn’t keep up with my active daughter. Now, she can’t keep up with me! I lost the equivalent of a whole person. But, I gained confidence and self-esteem. I got my life back."

    - Yvonne

  • "Having the gastric banding procedure saved my life. My blood pressure and cholesterol are now under control without medication. I’ve added years to my life. Before the procedure, I couldn’t walk. I was confined to a motorized wheelchair. Now, I can do a lot of the physical activities with my 12-year-old son that I had been missing out on."

    - Jane

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