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Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance among bariatric surgeons as a viable option for treating morbidly obese patients. We describe results of a single surgeon’s experience with LSG in a community practice revealing a low complication rate and describing the surgical technique. Methods LSG was performed in 529 consecutive patients from December 2006 to March 2010...
Background Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) was pioneered as a two-stage intervention for super and super-super obesity to minimize morbidity and mortality; it is employed increasingly as a primary procedure. Early outcomes and integrity of laparoscopic SG (LSG) against leak using a technique incorporating gastric transection-line reinforcement were studied. Methods Between 2003 and 2009, 121 patients underwent...
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