Gastric Sleeve | LapSleeve® Gastrectomy

The LapSleeve is a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Eviva has perfected the preoperative and postoperative care to provide this service in an outpatient setting and has trademarked the name LapSleeve® for this procedure.

To date, we have done over 3000 outpatient procedures with safety results similar to outpatient lap band or gastric band procedures.

stomach graphic showing the removed portion after gastric sleeve surgery
Eviva was the first medical center in the world to provide this procedure as a same-day surgery!

How does a gastric sleeve work?

The sleeve gastrectomy surgery involves removing a portion of the stomach, the fundus. This provides superior restriction when compared to a gastric band since the restriction extends the length of the stomach. Gastric sleeves also significantly reduce hunger, in part by decreasing the hunger hormone ghrelin. When patients are hungry, their appetites are quickly satisfied with a small amount of food. Unlike gastric or lap bands, the gastric sleeve does not require the implantation of an artificial device. Patients with gastric sleeves can tolerate denser types of foods than those who have lap bands.

The LapSleeve is a simpler operation than the gastric bypass, since there is no “rerouting” of the intestines. Weight loss with gastric sleeves is very similar to those who have gastric bypass surgery. Patients with lower body mass index (BMI) are losing close to 100% of their excess weight the first year*.

Historically, patients with a body mass index greater than 60 had the sleeve gastrectomy surgery as the first part of a 2-stage operation (the duodenal switch). Surgeons found that doing the gastric sleeve alone resulted in significant weight loss and many did not need the second stage (intestinal bypass) of the duodenal switch.

At Eviva, we are proud to have the most experience with the vertical sleeve gastrectomy in the Pacific Northwest and to be the first center worldwide doing same day LapSleeve surgery. We offer the LapSleeve as a primary weight loss operation for patients more than 50 pounds overweight*.

We attribute patient success to our detailed patient selection and education, as well as our board-certified surgeons’ meticulous technique with short operative times and careful postoperative management. As a result, postoperative pain, nausea, and scarring have been minimal, and patient satisfaction is quite high. Within days, our gastric sleeve patients are back to usual activity and return to work in one to two weeks.

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Eviva is the premier choice for self-pay patients in our region. Our comprehensive program offers competitive pricing, empowering you to prioritize your well-being without compromising your financial peace of mind.

Our team is well-versed in insurance intricacies and can guide you through the process with ease. Whether you need clarification on your coverage, or help understanding the benefits available to you, we are here to provide the support you need.

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