LAGB required removal in the majority of our patients and showed poor resolution of comorbidities with worsening of GERD-related symptoms. Patients who go on to have another bariatric procedure have more durable weight loss outcomes.
Situs inversus is a rare condition that can be challenging for a laparoscopic surgeon. LSG is feasible and safe for morbidly obese patients with this anomaly. Well understanding of the mirrored image anatomy will facilitate the performance of the procedure without special difficulties by an experienced surgeon.
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