I Kehagias1, A Zygomalas, D Karavias, S Karamanakos. 1. Department of General Surgery, Nutrition Support and Morbid Obesity Unit, University Hospital of Patras, Greece. ikehag@yahoo.gr.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has become one of the most commonly performed bariatric operations. It is essentially a restrictive bariatric operation; however, a series of hormonal changes occurring postoperatively contribute to decreased appetite and reduced food intake. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a literature review of recent articles published on Pubmed, Medline and Google Scholar databases in English. RESULTS: Although, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is commonly performed worldwide, there is still a lack of standardization regarding the surgical technique. Standardizing the surgical technique is essential in order to minimize postoperative complications and offer patients the best long-term weight loss. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy appears to be an effective bariatric operation. It is relatively easy to perform, well tolerated by the patients and very effective regarding long-term excessive weight loss and resolution of the comorbidities, with minimum nutritional deficiencies.
OBJECTIVE: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has become one of the most commonly performed bariatric operations. It is essentially a restrictive bariatric operation; however, a series of hormonal changes occurring postoperatively contribute to decreased appetite and reduced food intake. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a literature review of recent articles published on Pubmed, Medline and Google Scholar databases in English. RESULTS: Although, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is commonly performed worldwide, there is still a lack of standardization regarding the surgical technique. Standardizing the surgical technique is essential in order to minimize postoperative complications and offer patients the best long-term weight loss. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy appears to be an effective bariatric operation. It is relatively easy to perform, well tolerated by the patients and very effective regarding long-term excessive weight loss and resolution of the comorbidities, with minimum nutritional deficiencies.
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