Revision Surgery After Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Revisional Surgery After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is essentially based on removing a large portion of the stomach, thereby reducing the body’s capacity to absorb calories from food. However, after undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, the patient may experience some adverse effects and complications resulting from the procedure, with symptoms becoming clearly apparent shortly after surgery. Revisional surgery after sleeve gastrectomy is certainly recommended when necessary to prevent complications from worsening.
Despite the remarkable success of sleeve gastrectomy in Egypt, in some rare cases, the patient may require revisional surgery after sleeve gastrectomy. This decision is only made after signs and symptoms of sleeve gastrectomy failure appear.
Signs of Sleeve Gastrectomy Failure
- Bleeding Experiencing bleeding is one of the strong indicators that the patient may need revisional surgery after sleeve gastrectomy. It is considered one of the most common signs, which may result from inadequate surgical technique, the inability to perform the procedure optimally, or failure to properly use medical sutures to reinforce the edges of the cut stomach.
- Presence of an Intra-Abdominal Abscess An abdominal abscess may result from inadequate hygiene and sterilization during surgery, which can expose the abdominal organs and various tissues to bacteria and fungi, in addition to leakage of stomach and intestinal contents through the edges of the cut stomach.
- Narrowing of the Stomach Angle In some cases, the surgeon may fail to properly reshape the stomach or remove the appropriate proportion, or an error may occur that leads to the development of an abscess. Symptoms of narrowing of the stomach angle include persistent vomiting, nausea, and severe abdominal pain.
- Fluid Leakage One of the most serious signs of sleeve gastrectomy failure is leakage of fluids from the surgical site. This may potentially lead to death even after receiving the necessary treatment if it is not managed in a timely manner. These fluids contain acidic gastric secretions, which can cause severe inflammation in the abdominal cavity. This leakage is classified into three levels:
- Mild: This occurs 3 days after surgery.
- Moderate: This occurs 7 days after surgery.
- Severe: This begins on the eighth day after surgery.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Sleeve gastrectomy aims to change the shape and size of the stomach, including modifying the connection between the stomach and esophagus. However, this modification may not be performed optimally, leading to gastroesophageal reflux, or an inappropriate portion of the stomach may be removed, potentially affecting the lower esophageal sphincter and preventing it from closing properly, which in turn causes food and secretions to flow back into the stomach.
- Stomach Twisting After Sleeve Gastrectomy Stomach twisting is one of the manifestations of sleeve gastrectomy failure, in which the stomach is unable to perform its functions and fails to allow stool or gas to pass out of the body. Twisting may occur as a result of several causes:
- Inflammation of the abdominal wall due to an abscess, reflux, or leakage of gastric secretions.
- Inaccurate identification of the stomach’s position during surgery.
- Development of adhesions in the stomach after surgery.
- Blockage of the arteries and veins supplying the stomach and intestines.
- Certain diseases, such as appendicitis, colon cancer, and rectal cancer.
Best Doctor for Revisional Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery in Egypt
Dr. Mohamed Matar is among the leading doctors and surgeons specializing in bariatric surgery and weight loss, thanks to his extensive experience spanning many years, in addition to several other advantages that have made him the first choice for many patients, such as:
- Using the best modern medical methods and techniques.
- Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Laparoscopic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.
- Master’s and PhD degrees in Gastrointestinal Laparoscopic Surgery.
- Member of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons.
- The ability to conduct a thorough patient assessment, identify the cause of the problem, and address it in the most appropriate way.
- Answering all patient inquiries and questions.
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