Medical articles of Gastric sleeve

03/02/2025
Mr Myutan Kulendran
Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Weight loss: All about the condition and its treatment
Weight loss occurs when the body burns more calories than it consumes, leading to a reduction in body mass. While intentional weight loss can be beneficial for overall health, unexplained or excessive weight loss may indicate an underlying medical condition. Understanding the causes and treatment options is essential for managing weight effectively and safely.
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29/04/2024
Mr Oliver Old
Consultant bariatric (weight loss) and upper GI surgeon
Understanding bariatric surgery: Procedures, pain, and life expectancy
In recent years, bariatric surgery has emerged as the leading solution for individuals struggling with severe obesity. This transformative procedure offers hope for improved health and quality of life. In this guide, consultant general surgeon and bariatric specialist Mr Oliver Old explains some of the key elements of bariatric surgery to provide clarity for patients considering this option.
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05/04/2024
Mr George Vasilikostas
Surgeon
Sleeve gastrectomy: Your questions answered
In his latest online article, esteemed consultant general, gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon Mr George Vasilikostas delves into sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight loss procedure. He explains what the surgery entails, and answers other frequently asked questions.
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21/02/2024
Dr Jude A. Oben
Hepatologist
What is metabolic endoscopy?
Metabolic endoscopy is an innovate procedure in weight management that delves into the physiological processes that influence weight gain, retention, and loss. Here, Dr Jude Oben, renowned consultant hepatologist, offers his expert insight into metabolic endoscopy and its role in long-term weight management.
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31/08/2023
Mr Nagammapudur Balaji
Surgeon
Weight loss surgery from a bariatric perspective
Weight loss surgery can be classed under plastic surgery and bariatric surgery. In this article, we’re looking at bariatric surgery and how weight loss surgery is done by specialists is this area. Mr Nagammapudur Balaji , a leading consultant surgeon in Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield, is here to go into expert detail about bariatric weight loss surgery.
25/04/2023
Mr Sanjay Agrawal
Surgeon
Which medical conditions can gastric sleeve surgery help to treat?
In this informative article, revered consultant surgeon Mr Sanjay Agrawal, who specialises in bariatric surgery, reveals to what extent gastric sleeve surgery can help with weight loss and the management of other conditions.
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30/03/2023
Mr Jonathan Duncan
Plastic Surgeon
An expert guide: Tummy tuck procedures for post-weight loss patients
Revered consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon Mr Jonathan Duncan gives an expert guide to abdominoplasty procedures for patients who have undergone significant weight loss in this informative article.
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28/11/2022
Mr Sanjay Agrawal
Surgeon
What is a sleeve gastrectomy, and how is it performed?
What is a sleeve gastrectomy, who is the ideal candidate for the surgery, and can it aid long-term weight loss? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more in one of our latest articles below, as revered consultant bariatric, laparoscopic, and upper GI surgeon, Mr Sanjay Agrawal, provides us with an informative insight into sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
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07/01/2020
Mr Sanjay Agrawal
Surgeon
The gastric sleeve procedure: a popular weight loss surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery is just one of several weight loss surgical procedures. These are used to treat obesity when non-surgical measures haven’t worked. Mr Agrawal is a leading weight loss surgeon and, in this article, he explains why gastric sleeve surgery is the most common bariatric procedure, who’s eligible, the possible complications and how much weight you can expect to lose.
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12/07/2019
Mr Sanjay Agrawal
Surgeon
Visiting the weight loss clinic with Mr Sanjay Agrawal
Have you tried everything to lose weight but nothing seems to be working? The London Obesity Group provide weight loss surgery for suitable patients that have struggled to lose weight. Experienced bariatric surgeon Mr Sanjay Agrawal goes through the different weight loss surgeries on offer at the clinic.
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