Comment on: Complications after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Can we Approach a 0% Rate Using the Largest Staple Height with Reinforcement All Along the Staple Line ? Short Term results and technical considerations

Over the past 10 years, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has emerged as the most common bariatric procedure in the world. From a technical perspective, it is a highly reproducible procedure. Despite its relative ease, there is a high degree of variability with regards to the various sub-components or steps involved in its construction. Since its inception, numerous refinements have occurred in the various steps resulting in ongoing improvements with regards to safety, efficacy, and durability.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research