Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Lucknow
Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most widely performed weight-loss operations in the world, and an excellent option for many patients living with severe obesity. Performed laparoscopically (keyhole), it reshapes the stomach into a slim tube — reducing how much you can eat and lowering the hunger hormone — leading to substantial, durable weight loss and major improvement in obesity-related conditions.
Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Lucknow at Medanta, supported by dietitians, physicians and a structured pre- and post-operative programme.
How sleeve gastrectomy works
During the operation, about 70–80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow, banana-shaped 'sleeve'. This limits the amount of food you can comfortably eat and reduces production of ghrelin, the main hunger hormone — so you feel satisfied sooner and less hungry between meals. Unlike a bypass, the natural route of food through the intestine is unchanged.
Benefits beyond weight loss
Sleeve gastrectomy produces significant, lasting weight loss for most patients, and — just as importantly — improves or resolves many obesity-related conditions, often within months.
- Major, durable weight loss in most patients
- Improvement or remission of type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure
- Improvement in sleep apnoea, fatty liver and joint strain
- A simpler operation than gastric bypass, with no rerouting of the intestine
- Performed laparoscopically — less pain, a short stay and a quick recovery
Who is suitable?
Sleeve gastrectomy is generally considered for adults with a BMI of 37.5 or above, or 32.5 and above with obesity-related conditions such as diabetes (the thresholds recommended for the Asian-Indian population). A full assessment — including its suitability versus a gastric bypass, particularly if you have significant acid reflux — confirms whether it is the right operation for you.
Recovery and lifelong follow-up
The operation takes around 60–90 minutes and most patients stay two to three days. You progress through a staged diet — liquids, then soft food, then solids — guided by the dietitian. Success is long-term: it depends on following the nutritional guidance, taking the recommended vitamins for life, and staying engaged with the follow-up programme, which is designed specifically to protect your results.
Your treatment pathway
- 1
Eligibility assessment
BMI, health conditions and history are reviewed to confirm you are a suitable candidate.
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Pre-operative work-up
Blood tests, endoscopy, dietitian and anaesthetic review, and a guided pre-op diet.
- 3
Keyhole surgery
A 60–90 minute laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with a two to three-day stay.
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Lifelong follow-up
Staged diet, vitamins and structured review to protect your long-term results.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: common questions
Sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass — which is right for me?
Both are excellent operations. A sleeve is simpler and well suited to many patients; a gastric bypass is often preferred for severe acid reflux or poorly controlled type-2 diabetes. Dr Verma will recommend the option best matched to your health profile after a full assessment.
Will I regain the weight after a sleeve gastrectomy?
Surgery is a powerful tool, not a cure. Most patients keep off the majority of their excess weight long-term, provided they follow the nutritional guidance and stay engaged with follow-up. The structured post-operative programme is designed specifically to prevent regain.
Considering sleeve gastrectomy?
Book a consultation with Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma for a clear assessment and a treatment plan tailored to you.