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What is the process of the SASI surgery, or what is known a loop bipartition surgery?
The loop bipartition or SASI is one of the latest operations that are performed to get rid of obesity, and it was called by this name because the food in it takes two paths, the first path is the usual path of food as it passes from the stomach and then to the duodenum and the small intestine.
The second path of food is from the stomach to the end of the small intestine directly, which makes it bypass almost most of the small intestine and is considered SASI (loop bipartition) surgery A combination of gastric bypass surgery and gastric bypass.
What are the steps of loop bipartition surgery?
loop bipartition surgery This surgery goes through several basic stages:
1- The anesthesiologist begins by subjecting the patient to a complete or partial anesthetic according to his vision of the situation
2- The surgeon begins his work as soon as the anesthetic begins his work, where he - using the endoscope - begins the process of gastric sleeve first, where he cuts a large part of the stomach, about two-thirds of the stomach
3- Prepares it. The doctor makes a new food path by connecting the stomach and bypassing part of the small intestine, in order to reduce the amount of food and calories that the body absorbs.
4- After the surgery is completed, there will be two food paths. The first path is the natural path of food, and the second path is the new path that has been made, where approximately two-thirds of the food passes through it, which reduces the absorption of it by the body, which helps in weight loss.
What are the advantages of the SASI surgery?
- The results of this operation: This operation is characterized by its long-term results, as you can lose more than 60% of your excess weight in just a few months.
- The speed of the operation, as it takes place in a short period of time, not exceeding two hours, because it is done through the endoscope
- Low risks: as this operation is performed laparoscopically, which reduced the risk factors that could affect the patient after the operation, such as infection.
– Its effectiveness in curing obesity-related diseases, as studies have proven that the SASI operation and other obesity surgeries contribute to the recovery of some diseases that accompany obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
- Increasing self-confidence, with losing weight by following the diet prescribed by the doctor to the patient after the operation, so he feels a radical change in a short time, which changes his life for the better
Who are the candidates for the operation?
Not all people who are overweight are candidates for slimming operations, so the conditions for the SASI operation are the following:
– The SASI operation is considered a solution for those who have a BMI of more than 40 (obese)
- Obese patients who suffer from other diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure and who have a body mass index higher than 35
- The patient's age should be between 18 and 65
- The patient should be fully prepared to accept the new lifestyle, follow a healthy diet and exercise
Post operation
- The patient can stay for a day or two in the hospital for observation and then return home, and he can resume normal daily activities after about two weeks
- You must adhere to taking vitamins, minerals and important nutrients, by discussing with your doctor
- Follow the proper diet and exercise regularly to ensure the best results
- Drink plenty of fluids, taking into account not to eat during or immediately after food
