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GlossaryLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG)

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 Sleeve Gastrectomy and Effect of Biotin Supplements

13 citations, August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques”

Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.

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 Short and Mid-Term Medical Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Obesity in Sulaimani City: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

December 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College”

Sleeve gastrectomy leads to significant weight loss and health improvements with few complications.

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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