Procedures
Gastric Sleeve (stomach reduction surgery)
After you have been put to sleep, the operation will begin. The surgeon will first take a good look at the inside of your abdomen. Then follows the first step where we separate the stomach from the surrounding tissue on one side. A gastric tube is inserted through the mouth. We use this tube to precisely measure the thickness of resized stomach
How does it work?
The part of the stomach that we want to remove is then stapled and cut loose. This makes the stomach about ¾ smaller. The loose part of the stomach is now removed from the abdomen through a small incision. A resized stomach remains with an inside thickness of the size of your thumb. We'll check everything again before the operation is over. When you wake up we have already closed all the wounds. You will not notice anything about the operation itself.
Difference with the Gastric Bypass and the Mini Gastric Bypass:
No changes to the intestines
No chance of an internal hernia (rotation of the intestines)
Slightly less likely to be deficient in vitamins and minerals
Slightly less weight loss in the long run
Less good results in people who have diabetes
Part of the stomach is permanently removed, it will not grow back
Watch the video
Watch the video explanation below about the Gastric Sleeve treatment by our gastrointestinal surgeon Dr. Edo Aarts.
Customer experiences
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Customer: Rita
Procedure: Gastric bypassMy name is Rita. After 30 years of doing all the diets I was done with all that crash and yo-yo life. It was time to really choose myself, so I went to the doctor and received a referral letter for the Dutch Obesity Clinic. That's where I started the process... Read more
Customer: Kimberly
Procedure: Mini Gastric bypassI walked into another clinic but heard about WeightWorks so I took the plunge and contacted them purely because it's in my own hometown. I was able to go to WeightWorks very quickly.... Read more
Customer: Nicole
Procedure: Mini Gastric bypassAfter battling the necessary kilograms all my life, I went to the doctor in 2020 to discuss options for losing weight. I had already had all dieticians in the area, I knew every gym in the area inside and out, but I still remained overweight... Read more
Customer: Wendy & Thanas
Procedure: Gastric Bypass and a Mini Gastric BypassAfter years of fighting the kilos, we have made the decision to go for weightloss surgery. At first we went to NOK, but via via we ended up at WeightWorks. Fortunately, after we called for information, we were able to get in quickly... Read more
Customer: Ilona
Procedure: Mini Gastric BypassOn December 21, 2021 I walked into WeightWorks full of nerves. What kind of people are they, what can I expect, will I be approved? Once inside, all nerves went away because of the great team of employees. I was immediately put at ease and the conversation went very smoothly... Read more
Customer: Menno
Procedure: Gastric BypassFebruary 14, the day of the operation, I am warmly welcomed and shown around. I am still allowed to freshen up in my room and dress myself. I am picked up and moved to the OR. Here the surgeon explains everything calmly... Read more
Customer: Kimberly
Procedure: Mini Gastric bypassHow did I get to this path? I walked into another clinic but heard about WeightWorks so I took the plunge and contacted them anyway, also purely because it is in my own hometown. I was able to go to WeightWorks very quickly.... Read more
Customer: Debbie
Procedure: Gastric bypassAfter the diagnosis of diabetes and again failing diet attempts, I made the choice for a weightloss procedure. At WeightWorks Clinic I immediately felt taken seriously. The surgeons are sweet, accommodating and above all very knowledgeable.. Read more
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Our specialists
The WeightWorks specialists are fully dedicated to weightloss surgery and the treatment of overweight. Dr. Edo Aarts, Dr. Frits Berends, Dr. Kevin Göttgens and Dr. Gabor Abis have performed more than ten thousand weightless procedures and guided many more people to a healthy weight. In addition, they publish many scientific articles about weightloss surgery. The WeightWorks clinic is specially built and equipped for this type of surgery. Together with the WeightWorks team, they ensure that you receive the very best treatment and aftercare.
Dr. Frits Berends, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon
Dr. Edo Aarts, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon
Dr. Kevin Göttgens, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon
Dr. Gabor Abis, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon
