Gastric Sleeve Resection as Day-Case Surgery: What Affects the Discharge Time?

A lot of patients ask me during the consultation, if they can go home on a same day of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery, or they will have to stay in the hospital. I usually answer that majority of the patient elect to stay for variety of reasons – nausea, pain, fear of going home, etc.

But, as early as in 2011, we at Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris, were doing Sleeve Gastrectomy at the Surgery Center as a outpatient procedure! So, when I came across the article about the feasibility of surgery as a Same Day Procedure, it confirmed what I already know and now I would like to share that we you, our current or prospective patients.

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  1. Jeff Carbine
    Jeff Carbine says:

    I appreciate that you explained during the consultation, many patients question if they may go home the same day as their Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy operation or if they would have to stay in the hospital. My best friend is looking for some info, this should help him. I appreciate that you helped me learn more about the gastric sleeve.

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