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The Gastric Sleeve, also known as Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is one of the latest surgeries available to low BMI patients because it’s low risk, and a very successful alternative to laparoscopic gastric Lap-Band®. The Gastric Sleeve generates weight loss by restraining food intake, and thus, amount of calories. This is accomplished by removing 85% or more of the stomach, which is divided, stapled vertically and then removed without touching the intestine

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