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Vertical Gastrectomy for Weight Loss



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Vertical gastrectomy, also called sleeve or sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of bariatric surgery that is done in the treatment of morbid obesity and consists of the removal of the left part of the stomach, which can lead to the loss of up to 40% of the initial weight. This surgery is indicated for people with a BMI greater than 40 kg / m², patients with a BMI of 35 kg / m² and suffering from heart disease, respiratory problems or decompensated diabetes, and in patients who are very young or older than 65 years, for example .