Colocación de banda gástrica ajustable

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La cirugía de banda gástrica ajustable es una cirugía para bajar de peso diseñada para ayudar a las personas a perder el exceso de peso, mejorar las afecciones de salud relacionadas con la obesidad y mejorar su calidad de vida. Consiste en colocar una banda alrededor de la parte superior del estómago para crear una pequeña bolsa que limita la ingesta de alimentos.

General

La cirugía de banda gástrica ajustable, también conocida como cirugía de banda laparoscópica, es un procedimiento mínimamente invasivo que se realiza con anestesia general. Mediante la colocación de una banda de silicona alrededor de la parte superior del estómago, se crea una pequeña bolsa estomacal por encima de la banda, con el resto del estómago debajo. Esta configuración permite que los pacientes se sientan satisfechos antes y con menos comida, lo que conlleva una pérdida de peso significativa con el tiempo. La tensión de la banda se puede ajustar añadiendo o extrayendo solución salina a través de un puerto subcutáneo, lo que permite un control personalizado del peso. Si bien es menos invasiva, requiere un compromiso de por vida con una alimentación saludable y revisiones periódicas para lograr y mantener los objetivos de pérdida de peso.

Detalles especiales

Who is it for?

Individuos con un Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) de 40 o superior (obesidad severa).

Personas con un IMC entre 35 y 39,9 (obesidad) que tienen problemas de salud graves relacionados con el peso, como diabetes tipo 2, presión arterial alta o apnea del sueño grave.

Pacientes que no han logrado una pérdida de peso duradera a través de la dieta, el ejercicio y/o la medicación.

Recovery Period

El procedimiento suele durar aproximadamente 1 hora y se realiza de forma ambulatoria.

El tiempo de recuperación varía; los pacientes a menudo pueden regresar al trabajo en una semana, pero deben evitar levantar objetos pesados y realizar actividades extenuantes durante 4 a 6 semanas.

Los ajustes dietéticos completos y la adaptación a la nueva capacidad estomacal pueden tardar varios meses.

Potential Risks and Side Effects

Deslizamiento de la banda o erosión hacia el estómago, lo que requiere cirugía adicional.

Infección o complicaciones derivadas de la cirugía o del proceso de ajuste.

Posibles deficiencias nutricionales debido a la ingesta limitada de alimentos.

Alternative Treatments

cirugía de bypass gástrico

gastrectomía en manga

cambios en la dieta y el estilo de vida

Medicamentos para perder peso

Success Rate

Los estudios a largo plazo muestran que los pacientes suelen perder entre un 40 y un 50 % de su exceso de peso corporal en un plazo de 2 a 3 años, y que el mantenimiento de la pérdida de peso depende en gran medida de los cambios en el estilo de vida y de la atención de seguimiento.

Procedure step-by-step overivew

Evaluación preoperatoria: Evaluación integral que incluye historial médico, examen físico y, posiblemente, asesoramiento dietético.

Anestesia: Se administra anestesia general para la comodidad del paciente.

Colocación de la banda: Se realizan pequeñas incisiones en el abdomen, a través de las cuales se insertan los instrumentos laparoscópicos. A continuación, se coloca la banda gástrica alrededor de la parte superior del estómago y se fija de forma segura.

Ajuste de la banda: La banda está conectada mediante un tubo a un puerto de acceso, que se fija bajo la piel del abdomen. Este puerto se utiliza para ajustar la tensión de la banda en el futuro.

Cierre de las incisiones: Las incisiones se cierran con suturas o cinta quirúrgica.

Cuidados postoperatorios: Los pacientes son monitoreados durante un corto período antes de que se les permita regresar a casa, y se les proporcionan instrucciones detalladas para su recuperación.

Precios

Turquía

$3,000 - $5,000

República Checa

$4,500 - $6,500

Croacia

$4,000 - $6,000

Lituania

$4,500 - $6,500

Polonia

$3,500 - $5,500

Alemania

$9,000 - $12,000

Suiza

$15,000 - $20,000

Francia

$12,000 - $15,000

Reino Unido

$8,000 - $12,000

Estados Unidos

$15,000 - $30,000

Canadá

$12,000 - $20,000

Australia

$10,000 - $15,000

¿Por qué varían los precios?

Experiencia y cualificaciones del cirujano

tarifas hospitalarias o de instalaciones

Lugar de la cirugía

Costes adicionales por ajustes y revisiones de seguimiento

Cobertura de seguro y políticas de reembolso

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