Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Novel Procedure for Gastroparesis

202016 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Evan T. Alicuben · University of Southern California

Jamil S. Samaan · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Caitlin C. Houghton · University of Southern California

Edy Soffer · University of Southern California

John C. Lipham · University of Southern California

Kamran Samakar · University of Southern California

Abstract

Our study adds to the literature examining the role of LSG in the treatment of gastroparesis. LSG has favorable outcomes at short-term follow-up for patients with refractory gastroparesis.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Surgeon

Volume 87, Issue 8, pp. 1287-1291

DOI: 10.1177/0003134820979781

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