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Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Super Obese individuals (people with a Body Mass Index over 45) have an increased risk during any surgery. And the longer the time under anesthesia, the greater the risk. Gastric bypass surgery can last over 2 hours. Duodenal switch surgery often takes over 4 hours. That’s a long time to be under anesthesia.

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This video covers sleeve gastrectomy in the context of surgery for super obese individuals, defined as people with a body mass index over 45, who are described as having increased risk during any surgery. It compares anesthesia time, noting gastric bypass surgery can last over two hours and duodenal switch surgery often over four hours, and that longer time under anesthesia carries greater risk.

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  • Covers surgery risk in super obese individuals with a BMI over 45
  • Explains longer anesthesia time carries greater risk
  • Compares gastric bypass and duodenal switch surgery durations
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