The difference between regular and modified gastric sleeve, and which one is best for you?

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• Goal: The difference between regular and modified gastric sleeve surgery, and which one is best suited for you?
• Reliable medical conclusion: Learn about the fundamental differences between traditional gastric sleeve surgery and modified gastric sleeve surgery, the advantages of each technique, and how Dr. Suhaib Harara chooses the most appropriate procedure for your condition in Jordan.
• Service location: Amman, Jordan.

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Many patients visiting our clinics in Amman ask: “Doctor, should I perform a regular gastric sleeve procedure or a modified gastric sleeve? What is the difference between them?”

Therefore, we have dedicated this article to explain to you the nuances between the two procedures to help you make the right decision towards a healthy life free of excessive obesity.

1. Traditional (regular) gastric sleeve:

In this operation, we remove about 75% to 80% of the stomach's volume, including the dome of the stomach, which secretes ghrelin (the hunger hormone). The stomach becomes shaped like a thin tube or “sleeve”.
Advantages: Excellent weight loss, significantly reduced feelings of hunger, and significant improvement in diseases associated with obesity such as blood pressure.

1. Modified gastric sleeve:

Modified sleeve gastrectomy is the same step as removing part of the stomach, but with an additional, very important step, which is “placement of a non-absorbable ring” around the upper part of the remaining stomach.

• Additional features: This ring prevents the stomach from expanding and expanding again several years after the operation. It is specially designed for patients who fear weight regain after sleeve surgery, especially those who love sweets or who are prone to eating large amounts of food later.

Which one is best for you?

• If this is your first weight loss operation, and your commitment to a healthy lifestyle is good, then traditional gastric sleeve surgery is an excellent and ideal option for most cases of obesity in Jordan.
• If you have a strong family history of obesity, or you are greatly afraid of gaining weight in the future, modified sleeve gastrectomy will provide you with an additional “safety valve” that ensures the sustainability of the results.

At Dr. Suhaib Harara’s clinic in Amman - Jordan, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s body mass, medical history, and dietary habits to determine the safe and effective surgical option using the latest laparoscopic techniques.