Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy or sleeve gastrectomy, is a minimally invasive weight-loss surgical procedure that is usually performed laparoscopically. Studies show that gastric sleeve surgery can help tackle obesity as well as obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy typically entails reducing the stomach by removing up to 80% of it, leading to weight loss. What does vertical sleeve gastrectomy involve? Gastric sleeve surgery is usually done using a laparoscope, which is minimally invasive. This essentially means long tubes are inserted into the abdomen through small incisions.…