Surgical Technique: Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Resection in Super-Obese Patients
Laparoscopic gastric sleeve (LGS) resection in super-obese patients (BMI > 50 kg/m2) is a challenging procedure. We have developed a unique approach and technique for LGS with no buttress stapling and without oversewing. After 102 operations there have been no leaks and late complications.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Investigative Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2017.1289284 |