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Published in: Obesity Surgery 1/2012

01-01-2012 | Review

Technical Controversies in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Authors: Manuel Ferrer-Márquez, Ricardo Belda-Lozano, Manuel Ferrer-Ayza

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a recently developed technique for treating morbid obesity. Since it is a simple procedure, many bariatric surgeons have adopted it in recent years with good results. However, there is still no standard procedure across different surgical teams. We will discuss the more controversial aspects of the surgical technique: the size of the bougie, the beginning of the distal section, the section shape at the gastroesophageal junction, the necessity and manner of reinforcing the staple line, and the routine use of intraoperative leak testing.
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Metadata
Title
Technical Controversies in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Authors
Manuel Ferrer-Márquez
Ricardo Belda-Lozano
Manuel Ferrer-Ayza
Publication date
01-01-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-011-0492-0

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