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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity
Jason Moy1, Alfons Pomp, Gregory Dakin
1Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 525 E 68th St., Box 294, New York, NY 10065, USA. jasmoy@gmail.com
American Journal of Surgery
|October 29, 2008
Summary
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a safe and effective bariatric surgery for morbid obesity, offering durable weight loss comparable to other procedures. This technique description details a single-stage approach for significant patient benefit.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Obesity Treatment
Background:
- Obesity is a major US public health issue, affecting over a third of adults.
- Bariatric surgery is the most durable treatment for morbid obesity, with ~140,000 procedures annually.
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is evolving from a two-stage to a single-stage procedure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the surgical technique for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG).
- To evaluate LSG as a single-stage procedure for weight loss in morbidly obese patients.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of the LSG surgical technique.
- Review of initial studies comparing LSG to other bariatric procedures.
Main Results:
- LSG shows excellent excess weight loss, comparable to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- LSG demonstrates a very low incidence of major complications and mortality.
Conclusions:
- LSG is an effective single-stage bariatric procedure for morbid obesity.
- The technique offers significant weight loss with a favorable safety profile.
