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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Patient With Situs Inversus: A Case Report
1General Surgery, Austin Health, Melbourne, AUS.
Cureus
|March 2, 2026
Summary
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with situs inversus (SI) presents unique surgical challenges. This case report details a successful approach for performing LSG in a patient with mirror-image anatomy, offering valuable insights for rare bariatric surgery scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Surgical Anatomy
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a leading bariatric procedure for obesity treatment.
- Situs inversus (SI) is a rare congenital condition causing mirror-image organ arrangement, posing significant surgical challenges.
- Heterotaxy, including polysplenia, is an even rarer variant associated with SI, further complicating surgical planning.
