Gastric sleeve in Tunisia

Price of a gastric sleeve in Tunisia

In Tunisia, the average cost of a gastric sleeve is €2,700. The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic and lasts 2 hours. The length of stay is 7 days, and the hospital stay 2 nights. The price includes the anaesthetic, the operation and the medication. The final result is visible within 6 months.

Procedure	Cost Tunisia
Gastric sleeve	2700 €

Would you like to have obesity surgery? This article tells you all about gastric sleeve surgery in Tunisia, an effective surgical procedure to induce early satiety.

Tunisia is currently a very popular location for this type of operation, thanks to its lower prices. All you need to do is request a personalised quote from qualified Tunisian surgeons.

What is the gastric sleeve?

Severe obesity is associated with a number of health risks, including high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes, not to mention psychosocial problems and body complexes.

Of course, it is possible to change eating habits. But when the body mass index (BMI) reaches a certain level, it’s best to opt for a more rigorous solution. Obesity and overweight can be successfully managed using a variety of options, including :

• Liposuction,
• Gastric banding or the creation of a gastric pouch,
• Gastric bypass,
• Stapling of the stomach walls,
• Gastric sleeve or gastroplasty.

Whether to reduce food absorption or accelerate satiety, the aim of these different types of surgery is to help obese people lose weight. Here, we focus on gastric sleeve, longitudinal gastrectomy or obesity surgery. This technique is part of bariatric surgery.

This type of digestive surgery involves removing 2/3 of the stomach in a vertical direction. It encourages the patient to swallow less food. This partial resection is more effective in largely eliminating the parietal gastric cells. These cells secrete a hormone called ghrelin, which stimulates the appetite.

The stomach becomes narrower and easier to fill. Food passes more quickly to the intestine, limiting vitamin losses without disrupting digestion. The sleeve functions in the same way as in its original state.

Why undergo gastric sleeve surgery in Tunisia?

Gastric sleeve surgery can be performed in several countries around the world. However, Tunisia has made considerable progress in this field and offers the best operations at an unbeatable price. Tunisian surgeons have a great deal of know-how, exceptional expertise and, above all, strong capabilities to guarantee a top-of-the-range operation.

In addition to the high quality of care, treatment is fully covered throughout the stay. What’s more, Tunisia’s sunny setting is pleasant, restful and also very welcoming to speed up recovery after bariatric surgery.

What is the profile of the ideal candidate for this operation?

Gastric sleeve surgery in Tunisia mainly concerns individuals who are significantly overweight or morbidly obese. It mainly concerns adults between the ages of 18 and 60 with :

• A BMI of at least 35 kg/m2, for a person suffering from severe obesity, aimed at improving a complication (arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea syndrome, gastro-oesophageal reflux, previous abdominal surgery, joint problem, etc.),
• A BMI of at least 40 kg/m2 for a person suffering from massive obesity.

Patients should try this procedure if they have already failed with other weight-loss programmes, such as physical activity, dieting, etc.

On the other hand, certain situations are contraindicated for gastric surgery, such as hiatal hernia, alcohol dependence, an eating disorder, etc

How is gastric sleeve surgery performed in Tunisia?

Gastric sleeve surgery in Tunisia has a success rate of around 80-90%, which explains why patients are so keen to have it done in this sunny country. Added to this is the know-how, skills and experience of Tunisian surgeons.

Pre-operative follow-up

Obesity surgery begins with pre-operative monitoring, which lasts between 6 and 12 months. The success of the operation depends on this. This is a kind of consultation carried out by the attending physician to get to know the patient a little better and to determine whether or not the operation is feasible.

This is followed by interviews with a surgeon, a dietician, a gastroenterologist, an anaesthetist and also a psychologist.

The operation

Longitudinal gastrectomy is performed endoscopically via the mouth. Some specialists perform it by laparoscopy, but this can sometimes present complications. The aim is to reduce excess weight by between 40 and 60%, or around 25 to 35 kg of the initial weight during the first two years.

This restrictive technique involves removing two-thirds of the stomach, which is then sutured with staples. Only the vertical part is retained to avoid malabsorption of food.

In practice, the operation is performed under general anaesthetic for approximately 1 to 2 hours. Hospitalisation lasts between 2 and 10 days, depending on the case. Please note that the operation is irreversible.

Some precautions to take after gastric sleeve surgery in Tunisia

Like all abdominal surgical procedures, gastric sleeve surgery also presents complications, even if they are moderate and rare. These may include gastro-oesophageal reflux, ulcers, nutritional deficiencies, etc. Post-operative fistula is one of the most common risks.

You should also take certain precautions, such as

• Do not resume physical activity until around the 4th week,
• Eating liquids after the operation,
• Adopting a high-protein diet,
• Eating in very small portions and calmly,
• Do not drink while eating, but rather between meals,
• Do not drink fizzy and/or sugary drinks,
• Avoid very fatty foods (fried foods, etc.), sauces and sweets.

Patients can gradually increase the volume of food they eat. But significant weight regain is rare.

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