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GlossaryLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

minimally invasive surgery removing most of the stomach for weight loss

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG), also known as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve surgery, is a minimally invasive weight-loss procedure where approximately 75-80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a tube-like "sleeve." This significantly reduces the stomach's capacity, leading to reduced food intake and promoting weight loss. The procedure is performed using small incisions and a laparoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera, allowing for a quicker recovery compared to open surgery.

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research Hair Loss After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

13 citations , July 2018 in “Obesity surgery”

Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.

research Risk Factors Analysis of Hair Loss in Obese Patients After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

1 citations , June 2017

Weight loss and low folic acid levels after sleeve gastrectomy can predict hair loss severity.

research Correlation Between Nutritional Parameter Changes and Alopecia in Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study

November 2025 in “International Journal of Surgery”

Lower levels of certain nutrients after surgery may increase hair loss risk.

Self-Prescribed Nutrition Supplements for Hair Loss Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Bariatric Surgery: Extent of the Problem in a Cohort of Chinese Patients

research Self-Prescribed Nutrition Supplements for Hair Loss Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Bariatric Surgery: Extent of the Problem in a Cohort of Chinese Patients

December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences”

Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.

research Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Treatment of Morbid Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Single Center Experience

September 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal”

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is safe and effective for treating obesity in children and teens.

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