Vertical banded gastroplasty or VBG is a type of restrictive weight loss surgery also known with the name of sleeve gastroplasty or Stomach stapling. This weight loss surgery is done to reduce the weight by restricting amount of food taken. This surgery is performed by combining the concept of gastric banding and stomach stapling. In this surgery procedure the upper part of the stomach is stapled vertically in such a way that a small pouch is created. And a band is fitted in the upper portion that makes the emptying of the stomach slower so that patient does not feel hungry for longer duration.

Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery is performed by giving the patient general anesthesia. Vertical banded gastroplasty is of two types- open Vertical banded gastroplasty and Laparoscopic Vertical banded gastroplasty. In open VBG the surgery is performed by opening the abdominal cavity by making larger incision. In laparoscopic VB G the surgery is performed by making smaller incision through which instruments are placed in the body. In some situation laparoscopic surgery is converted into open surgery if it is required.

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty benefits:

• This surgery allows the food to pass through the digestive system in normal ways so that the nutrients are fully absorbed by the body thus prevents from nutritional deficiency.
• Creates a smaller pouch to restricts the amount of food intake
• A band is placed to make the food outlet slower so that the stomach remains full for longer duration.
• Reviews says the through this surgery an obese person can lose up to 50 % of his extra body weight.

Before undergoing Vertical Banded Gastroplasty surgery the patient must have to change some of eating and life activities. Taking of harmful substance, alcohol and other beverages should be restricted. Food should be taken in smaller amounts and generally the liquid diet is preferred. Regular exercise should be adopted as a daily routine work. It usually takes long term to lose almost 50% of their extra weight. And on the first a rapid weight loss is seen. It can give a long term results if regular exercise and balanced diet is maintained.