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Mehmet Gencturk1, Abdullah Sisik1, Muhammed Said Dalkilic2
1Dr. HE Obesity Clinic, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Northern Clinics of Istanbul
|February 8, 2024
Summary
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is safe for patients with situs inversus totalis (SIT), a rare condition. Pre-operative imaging and multidisciplinary evaluation are crucial for successful bariatric surgery outcomes in these unique cases.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Gastroenterology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is increasingly common for obesity management.
- Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is an extremely rare congenital condition where major visceral organs are reversed.
- The safety and feasibility of SG in SIT patients require careful consideration.
