SCARLESS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

(SINGLE INCİSION SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY)

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In this surgical method, all procedures are performed using special instruments inserted through an incision made inside the navel. This means that, instead of the 3-4 small incisions used in traditional sleeve gastrectomy, the surgery is performed through a single incision made within the navel. Therefore, it is not a completely scarless method. Since the incision is made inside the navel, the scar remains hidden within it. Due to the natural depression of the navel, once the healing process is complete, the scar is concealed and not visibly noticeable from the outside. For this reason, this procedure is referred to as a scarless surgery.

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This method can also be used for gallbladder surgery, appendectomy, and certain abdominal cancer surgeries.

 

The main difference between scarless obesity surgery and other bariatric procedures is that it provides a much better aesthetic result. However, the quality of the surgery and the recovery period are similar.

 

Scarless obesity surgery may not be suitable for all patients. The size of the abdominal area is a key factor in determining whether the procedure can be performed. Patients with a very large abdominal region or a low-positioned navel may not be good candidates for this technique. This decision can only be made after a medical examination. Another important factor influencing the feasibility of the procedure is liver size. If the liver is excessively fatty and significantly enlarged, performing this surgery may be challenging.