2009
DOI: 10.1007/s11695-009-0038-x
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Single-Stage Bariatric Procedure

Abstract: In this public hospital setting, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has achieved satisfactory weight loss results with an acceptable complication rate in the medium-term.

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“…Based on these results, some scientists have postulated that LSG should be the first choice in the treatment of superobesity [47,48]. Based on our own experience and on the results from other centers, we can assume that the reduction in ghrelin levels may influence weight loss, but it is not the only factor which can determine the effectiveness of LSG in the treatment of obesity [49].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 86%
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“…Based on these results, some scientists have postulated that LSG should be the first choice in the treatment of superobesity [47,48]. Based on our own experience and on the results from other centers, we can assume that the reduction in ghrelin levels may influence weight loss, but it is not the only factor which can determine the effectiveness of LSG in the treatment of obesity [49].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 86%
“…The application of SG as a sole and definitive treatment can be regarded as a significant development. Gastric resection was so for an integral part of one-step procedure [47].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This surgical technique aims to decrease operation risks for super-obese or high-risk patients; however, it has been validated as a stand-alone bariatric surgery nowadays [79]. Furthermore, LSG has gained increasing popularity with both bariatric surgeons and patients, mainly due to its relative operative ease and lower risk profile [80].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Postoperative complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are relatively rare and vary from 0 % to 29 % (mean 11 %) with 0.3 % mortality (1,7,8,9). Perioperative minor complications have an overall incidence of 11 % and major surgical complications 5% in large series (10).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%