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Procedure Overview

  • Procedure Type: Restrictive Surgery
  • Surgery Duration: 45–90 Minutes
  • Recovery Time: 2–3 Weeks
  • Approach: SILS / Laparoscopic
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Reducing Stomach Size for Lasting Weight Loss

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is a non-reversible bariatric procedure that removes approximately two-thirds of the stomach, creating a narrow tube or sleeve. This significantly reduces hunger by lowering ghrelin — the hunger hormone — and helps patients eat less naturally. At Baros Apollo, VSG is performed via SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery), leaving no visible scars.

VSG is one of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures worldwide due to its effectiveness and relatively lower complication rate. It is ideal for patients who are large-volume eaters and looking for a straightforward, single-stage surgery with significant long-term weight loss results and improvement in obesity-related conditions.

The procedure takes less than 90 minutes in most cases and patients are typically discharged within 48 hours. By preserving the natural digestive pathway, VSG avoids the nutritional complications seen in bypass surgeries while still delivering 60–70% excess weight loss within the first year.

01. Who It's For

VSG is recommended for patients struggling with severe obesity where traditional diet and exercise have proven ineffective. The procedure is suitable for a wide range of candidates based on BMI and associated health conditions.

  • BMI greater than 35, or above 30 with co-morbidities
  • Patients who are 30+ kg overweight
  • Large-volume eaters seeking appetite control
  • Patients seeking a non-adjustable, single-stage surgery

02. How It Works

The surgical team at Baros Apollo performs VSG using advanced minimal access techniques, ensuring precision, safety, and faster recovery for every patient.

Stomach Reduction

Approximately two-thirds of the stomach is removed to create a narrow sleeve-shaped pouch.

Hormonal Control

Ghrelin-producing tissue is removed, significantly reducing hunger signals to the brain.

SILS Technique

Single Incision through the belly button leaves no visible scars on the abdomen.

Preserved Digestion

The natural digestive pathway is maintained, avoiding malabsorption complications.

03. Expected Outcomes

Patients who undergo VSG at Baros Apollo typically experience significant and sustained improvements within the first year post-surgery, including:

  • 60–70% excess weight loss within the first year
  • Significant reduction in appetite and portion sizes
  • Improvement in diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol
  • Return to work and normal activities in 2–3 weeks

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