If you're exploring weight loss surgery options, you might have come across robotic gastric sleeve surgery. It’s a newer, more advanced approach to the traditional gastric sleeve procedure, offering some great benefits if you’re looking to shed extra pounds.
But how exactly does it help with weight loss?
Our team at Eastside Bariatric & General Surgery led by bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Aliu O. Sanni, explains the details of how it works.
Gastric sleeve surgery involves removing a large portion of your stomach, typically around 80%, leaving behind a small, sleeve-like stomach. With less space in your stomach, you feel full faster and eat smaller portions. It also reduces hunger by decreasing the production of ghrelin, the hunger hormone.
The main goal of gastric sleeve surgery is to limit food intake and curb your appetite, which helps you gradually lose weight over time. It’s considered a major step for people struggling with obesity who haven't had success with diet and exercise alone.
Robotic gastric sleeve surgery isn’t much different in terms of the procedure itself — the same portion of the stomach is removed. But instead of doing the surgery all by hand, Dr. Sanni uses a robotic system. The robot doesn’t operate on its own but acts as an extension of the surgeon’s hands.
This robotic system gives Dr. Sanni better precision and control because of the 3D visualization and tiny instruments that can move with more dexterity than human hands. This results in more accuracy during the surgery, smaller incisions, and often a quicker recovery.
Robotic gastric sleeve surgery reduces your stomach size, just like traditional gastric sleeve surgery. When your stomach is smaller, it limits how much you can eat. You also feel full after eating much less than before.
Over time, your body adjusts to the new, lower calorie intake and starts shedding excess weight.
In addition, because the robotic system allows for more precision, you may experience fewer complications and a faster recovery, allowing you to get back to your normal life and start your weight loss journey sooner.
While both traditional and robotic surgeries are effective, the added precision of the robotic system can lead to fewer risks, less pain, and a shorter recovery time. Many patients also experience less scarring due to the smaller incisions.
Overall, the choice between robotic and traditional surgery is up to you and Dr. Sanni. But if you're looking for a more cutting-edge option that may lead to a smoother recovery, robotic gastric sleeve surgery may be worth considering.
Call 770-559-0778 today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sanni in our Snellville, Georgia, office. You can also click here to schedule an appointment when you’re ready.
