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Aniceto Baltasar1, Carlos Serra, Rafael Bou
1The Surgical Service, Sanatorio San Jorge, Alcoy, Alicante, Spain. a.baltasar@aecirujanos.es
Obesity Surgery
|April 11, 2008
Summary
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a safe and effective bariatric surgery for adolescents with morbid obesity. This procedure significantly reduced BMI and improved severe knee pain in a young patient with Blount
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Obesity Medicine
Background:
- Adolescent bariatric surgery (ABS) for morbid obesity (MO) is increasingly indicated, often alongside comorbidities.
- Restrictive bariatric procedures are preferred for their minimal impact on nutrient absorption.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old male with MO (BMI 42) and Blount's disease experienced severe knee pain, rendering him wheelchair-bound.
- The patient underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and cholecystectomy without complications.
Findings:
- Eight months post-LSG, the patient's BMI decreased to 28.
- Significant improvement in knee joint pain was reported, with near resolution of symptoms.
- No adverse side effects were observed following the procedure.
Implications:
- LSG presents a viable and potentially ideal bariatric surgical option for adolescents with MO.
- This approach may offer substantial benefits for quality of life and mobility in pediatric patients with severe obesity and related conditions.
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