The Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was first performed by Professor Michel Gagner more than 20 years ago. The procedure was initially the first step of a more complex duodenal bypass procedure, however the surgeons soon realised that a sleeve gastrectomy alone is a powerful operation with good short- and long-term results.

The sleeve gastrectomy is now the most performed weight loss procedure worldwide. Its popularity is due to its technical simplicity, short operating time, low complication rate, and excellent short- and long-term results. The procedure is suitable for most patients and does not involve reconfiguration of the small intestine, ensuring continuity of your gastrointestinal tract.

The procedure involves reducing the size of your stomach, resulting in a reduced calorie intake, and changes your hormones in such a way that favours weight loss. The gastric sleeve also can be the first procedure, in a two-stage procedure in patients who have a BMI > 50.