The Impact of Different Surgical Techniques on Outcomes in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies

2016218 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Elizabeth R. Berger · American Surgical Association

Ronald H. Clements · American Surgical Association

John M. Morton · American Surgical Association

Kristopher M. Huffman · American Surgical Association

Bruce M. Wolfe · American Surgical Association

Ninh T. Nguyen · American Surgical Association

Clifford Y. Ko

Abstract

LSG is a safe procedure with a low morbidity rate. SLR is associated with increased leak rates. A surgeon should consider risks, benefits, and costs of these surgical techniques when performing a LSG and selectively utilize those that, in their hands, minimize morbidity while maximizing clinical effectiveness.

Topics & Keywords

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Body Contouring and Surgery Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 264, Issue 3, pp. 464-473

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001851

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