The impact of last 15 minutes of surgery on the hemorrhagic complications after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Case-control study

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is associated with a significant risk of hemorrhagic complications (HC). Last 15 minutes of laparoscopic procedure are very important in terms of hemostasis control. Therefore, blood pressure profiles at the end of surgery may have an influence on the risk of HC.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Michal MJ Janik, Mateusz Czado, Konrad Kosi ński, Szymon Grochans, Maciej Walędziak, Krzysztof Paśnik, Piotr Kowalewski Source Type: research