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St. Zdislava Hospital is the largest centre of robotic surgery in the Czech Republic. The facility is located 130 km from the capital, in a Nature Reserve and has state-of-the-art equipment. The experienced team has performed over 4,000 robotic operations and is known for its friendly atmosphere and high level of care. The clinic offers Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure in Czech Republic, under the care of Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek, a leading expert in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek has over 3,500 robotic surgeries under his belt and is a certified expert by Intuitive Surgical. The patient is provided with individual chamber, transfer and other amenities.
Patients have highly praised the clinic for its organization and care. All staff, from the doctors to the transfer personnel, receive special thanks for the warmth and natural emotions surrounding the patient. The conditions are all in moderation and there are no domestic inconveniences. Food is good and you can always adjust it. Consultations, reception, check-ups before and after the operation are organized to the highest standards.
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Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:
Written by Vira Stagnik
Gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a popular weight loss surgery aimed to remove a significant part of the stomach, restrict the food intake, and make the patient eat much less food in one sitting.
This method does not affect the digestive system, so it helps avoid many side effects (lack of minerals and vitamins, etc.) in contrast with other types of bariatric procedures.
Bariatric surgery in Czech Republic is a very effective and fast weight loss method. Most patients lose from 60% to 70% of excess weight in the first years after the operation, reaching the desired weight, a better quality of life and health in general.
Like any other surgical intervention, gastric sleeve resection has some contraindications that include:
The surgery is minimally invasive. Bariatric specialists in Czech Republic carry it out laparoscopically (through small incisions). Gastric sleeve is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 1-2 hours.
During the operation, the surgeon makes 3-4 small incisions on the anterior abdominal wall, and injects carbon dioxide into the abdominal cavity. Then the doctor immerses the endoscope and surgical instruments into the incisions. The intervention is displayed on the monitor, so the specialist controls all the movements and processes as a whole. During the sleeve gastrectomy {inCountry}, the bariatric surgeon removes 89% of the stomach.
After the stomach sleeve resection, the patient can face some complications:
To avoid complications, you should follow all doctor’s recommendations.
After the stomach sleeve resection in Czech Republic, the patient stays in a hospital. The hospitalization lasts 2-3 days. In the first few days, the specialists prescribe a bed regimen and parenteral nutrition (the food is administered through tubing attached to a needle or catheter).
Gradually, the patient will be able to take semi-liquid food. In the future, the patient should keep a balanced diet and strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations.
In general, rehabilitation takes about 2 months. During this period, the patient must wear a special bandage, limit physical activity, and take vitamin and mineral supplements to avoid complications.
If you think about this bariatric technique, you must:
Stomach sleeve resection is performed strictly for medical reasons. Only a specialist can confirm the diagnosis and make sure that other treatment methods are ineffective.
During preoperative preparation, the patient needs to undergo a comprehensive body examination that includes:
The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is performed strictly on an empty stomach. The day before, gastric lavage (stomach pumping) is required.
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