Sleeve-forming gastrectomy is the right terminology

Area of Science:

• Bariatric Surgery Terminology
• Medical Lexicology
• Surgical Nomenclature

Background:

• The common term "sleeve gastrectomy" is grammatically incorrect.
• This misnomer is prevalent in discussions of bariatric procedures.
• Scientific accuracy in medical terminology is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the controversy surrounding the nomination of the lesser curvature gastric sleeve (LCS) procedure.
• To establish the correct and scientifically accepted term for the procedure.
• To resolve the lexicographical inaccuracy of "sleeve gastrectomy".

Main Methods:

• Consultation with the Spanish Royal Academy of Medicine.
• Engagement with leaders from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Gathering consensus from past IFSO presidents, journal editors, and national association presidents.

Main Results:

• A significant consensus exists among consulted experts.
• The term "sleeve gastrectomy" is widely recognized as a misnomer.
• "Sleeve-forming gastrectomy" is proposed as the correct scientific term.

Conclusions:

• The term "sleeve gastrectomy" is linguistically incorrect and should be scientifically disregarded.
• "Sleeve-forming gastrectomy" is the accurate and recommended terminology.
• Standardizing surgical nomenclature enhances scientific communication and precision.