Which is the correlation between carcinoid tumour and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy? A case series and Literature review
Conclusionthere are neither certain data which evidence a correlation between obesity and GCT, nor data to support the hypothesis of a higher incidence of GCT after bariatric surgery. Based on our experience in obese patients the finding of GCT in the pre-operatory phase is not an absolute contraindication for bariatric surgery.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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