Management of gastro-colic fistula after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most common bariatric procedure performed in Asia. Staple-line leaks post LSG are notoriously difficult to treat. Here we report a case of a gastro-colic fistula after a post-LSG leak. While reperforming laparoscopy and/or stenting remain the mainstay of early leak management, chronic complications such as a gastro-colic fistula are rare and require a tailor-made approach. Stenting alone has a limited role in managing chronic fistulas after LSG.