SASI (loop bipartition) surgery
The SASI surgery is a new solution for patients with obesity and diabetes, as it is a process that depends on the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass to prevent the absorption of nutrients, which leads to losing the patient’s weight and getting rid of excess obesity and its health risks. in this article, we will learn more about SASI surgery, its advantages, prices, and other aspects that interest you.
Do you suffer from obesity and its health risks?
There is no doubt that obesity represents a great danger to health, as it constitutes a cause of many chronic and dangerous diseases, especially diabetes, but with the new developments in the world of slimming and obesity surgery, these problems can be ended quickly and with innovative and new solutions that help reduce weight and not return Back to the case of obesity and the danger it poses.
What is the SASI surgery and how is it done?
Also called the loop bipartition, it is a combination of a gastric sleeve and a gastric bypass, which relies on diverting food and various nutrients through an exit from the stomach to the intestines directly, to prevent the body from absorbing food and thus losing weight, at the same time the portion of this food is going in the normal course, so that the body can benefit from it.
The surgery is carried out through the laparoscopic technique, where the doctor makes small incisions in the abdomen, then inserts the endoscope to carry out the gastric sleeve, and then diverts the path of the stomach directly to the intestine.
Reasons for performing SASI surgery
- If you suffer from excessive obesity and its complications on public health, such as blood pressure disorders or severe respiratory problems.
- If you suffer from diabetes, especially type II.
- If you suffer from various digestion problems.
Advantages of the SASI surgery
- It does not take more than an hour, as it is performed laparoscopically, and the patient does not need to stay in the hospital for a long time, as he can leave on the same day.
- It also has great advantages for patients with obesity and diabetes, and these advantages are:
- Getting rid of excess obesity and losing weight quickly after the operation, as it eliminates 70% of the excess weight during the first year after the surgery.
- Eliminate many diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure and reproductive problems in women, all of which are risks of excess obesity.
- Excellent results for patients with diabetes of the second type, as it reduces the body's resistance to insulin and increase the secretion of the pancreas, as the volatility of calories resulting from the digestion due to the reduced size of the stomach and food into the intestine directly.
Who can perform this operation?
- People over the age of 18 years and not more than 65 years.
- Patients with obesity with an average body mass index of greater than 35.
- Obese patients with a body mass index of more than 30 with some diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Important tips before doing this surgery
- Go to a specialized with great experience
- Performing necessary tests, such as checking the CBC, liver and kidney functions, thyroid and adrenal gland functions, and x-rays on the abdomen and gallbladder, all of which are done by the doctor.
- Eating healthy food that contains few calories, and avoiding soft drinks, sweets or foods rich in fat in the period before the surgery for at least 3 days.
- Fasting the day before the operation
Explanation video of the surgery of loop bipartition (SASI) Dr. Mohamed Tag El Din
Post SASI surgery tips
- Follow an ideal diet, where the patient must eat healthy food that is low in calories and contains integrated nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
- Drink plenty of water and healthy drinks.
- Do not eat a large amount of food at one meal, it should be eaten in a small amount at each meal.
- Do not drink water while eating so that the patient does not suffer from indigestion.
- Do not drink water or drinks through a straw or straw, so that air does not enter the stomach.
- Avoid soft drinks or foods rich in fat and large calories.
One of the successful experiences of obesity surgeries by Dr. Mohamed Tag El-Din
The diet to follow before the operation
- Consume fluids such as water, skim milk, and juices for at least a week.
- The patient begins to eat some light foods such as soup, ice cream and jelly, at the beginning of the second week.
- After the second week, the patient can eat some semi-solid foods such as cheese, vegetables, fruits and eggs.
- A month after the surgery, the patient can return to the daily diet normally, by avoiding high-calorie or high-fat foods, carbohydrates, sweets and soft drinks.
SASI surgery prices in Egypt
The SASI surgery in Egypt starts from 60,000 pounds, and you can contact Dr. Mohamed Tag El-Din, a consultant of obesity and laparoscopic surgeries in Egypt, to book and learn about the appropriate operation for your case.
It varies according to many factors such as the medical center or hospital in which the surgery will be performed, as well as the choice of the doctor and his efficiency and skills in performing it, as well as according to the technique used in the surgery and the tools used in it, the anesthesia process, and other factors.
