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Routine laboratory monitoring after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) shows limited benefit for early complication detection. This practice, however, is linked to a longer hospital stay, suggesting it may not be cost-effective for post-operative care.

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  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Surgical Complications
  • Postoperative Care

Background:

  • Post-operative complications following sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are infrequent but require prompt identification.
  • Early detection of complications is critical for patient outcomes.
  • This study investigates the utility of routine laboratory monitoring for diagnosing complications post-SG.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of routine laboratory monitoring on the early diagnosis of post-sleeve gastrectomy complications.
  • To compare complication rates, length of stay, and readmissions between patients with and without routine laboratory monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study included 457 patients undergoing primary sleeve gastrectomy (SG) from January 2018 to December 2019.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: routine laboratory monitoring (LAB group) and no routine monitoring (control group).
  • Primary endpoint was the overall impact of routine monitoring; secondary endpoints included complication evaluation.

Main Results:

  • The LAB group had a significantly longer length of stay (5.7 days vs. 3.5 days, p < 0.001).
  • Complication rates (6.0% vs. 3.5%) and readmissions (2.9% vs. 2.0%) were not significantly different between groups.
  • A C-reactive protein cutoff of 46.3 mg/l was found to be significant for complications (p=0.006).

Conclusions:

  • Routine laboratory monitoring after SG appears to have limited value in the early diagnosis of complications.
  • The practice is not associated with earlier complication detection and is linked to increased hospital stay.
  • Current routine laboratory monitoring protocols may warrant re-evaluation for cost-effectiveness and patient benefit.